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Draft report (2025/2026(INI)) 2025-06-05

2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Ukraine

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Amendment 1

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Commission staff working document entitled ‘Ukraine 2023 Report’ (SWD(2023)699) accompanying the 2023 Commission communication on EU enlargement policy (COM(2023)690),

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Amendment 2

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the European Council conclusions of 23 June 2022 granting Ukraine candidate status, of 14 December 2023 endorsing the opening of accession negotiations, and of 21 March 2025 setting a target date of June 2026 for the first inter-governmental conference, subject to progress,

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Amendment 3

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the European Court of Auditors' Special Report 23/2021 'Reducing grand corruption in Ukraine: several EU initiatives, but still insufficient results',

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Amendment 4

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2024/792 of 29 February 2024 establishing the Ukraine Facility,

Or. en

Amendment 5

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to OECD Review of the Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises: Ukraine (2021) and subsequent follow-up dialogues (2024),

Or. en

Amendment 6

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the European Council conclusions of 14-15 December 2023 on the opening of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine,

Or. en

Amendment 7

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the International Monetary Fund’s eighth review of the 2023–2026 Extended Fund Facility for Ukraine,

Or. en

Amendment 8

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the SIGMA Monitoring Report Public Administration in Ukraine (OECD, February 2024),

Or. en

Amendment 9

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Council of Europe Venice Commission opinions, in particular CDL-AD(2023)042 and CDL-AD(2023)028,

Or. en

Amendment 10

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the GRECO reports on Ukraine, in particular the Fourth-Round Addendum (November 2024),

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Amendment 11

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to Ukraine's Report submitted pursuant to Article 68, paragraph 1 of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention) and additional information received by GREVIO from Ukrainian civil society organisations,

Or. en

Amendment 12

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 h (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to Human Rights Watch reports on Ukraine, including its report of 5 December 2024,

Or. en

Amendment 13

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Lucia Yar, Malik Azmani, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption group’s (GRECO) addendum to the second compliance report on corruption prevention in respect of members of parliament, judges and prosecutors in Ukraine published 20 February 2025,

Or. en

Amendment 14

Kinga Gál, Viktória Ferenc

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Ukraine’s Negotiating Framework adopted by the European Council on 21 June 2024, setting out the fundamental principles, objectives and guidelines for the accession negotiations,

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Amendment 15

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Agreement on the Establishment of a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, signed on 30 April 2025,

Or. en

Amendment 16

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the resolution of 12 March 2025 on the white paper on the future of European defence,

Or. en

Amendment 17

Emmanouil Fragkos

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the recommendation of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD),

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Amendment 18

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to recent declarations including the Joint Statement by the Leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine Following the Meeting in Kyiv on 10 May 2025 and the Weimar+ joint statement on Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic security of 12 May 2025,

Or. en

Amendment 19

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Memorandum of Understanding on the Strategic Partnership on Critical Raw Materials and Batteries between the EU and Ukraine, signed on 13 July 2021,

Or. en

Amendment 20

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Regulation (EU) 2024/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 February 2024 establishing the Ukraine Facility,

Or. en

Amendment 21

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, signed on 27 June 2014,

Or. en

Amendment 22

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas Parliament condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian aggression against Ukraine and supports Ukraine’s right to sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders; whereas the most straightforward and only just path towards peace in Ukraine consists of Russia withdrawing its forces from the entirety of Ukrainian territory and paying reparations for the damage it committed throughout more than three years of its illegal war of aggression; whereas all political, diplomatic and economic efforts must be deployed to that end;

Or. en

Amendment 23

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Lucia Yar, Malik Azmani, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 24

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas Parliament condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and supports Ukraine’s right to sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders;

A. whereas Parliament condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian illegal, unfounded and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine and supports Ukraine’s right to sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders;

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Amendment 25

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Aa. Aa. whereas Russia has been waging an illegal, unprovoked and unjustified full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine since 24 February 2022; whereas Russia’s war against Ukraine started in 2014 with the illegal occupation and annexation of the Crimean peninsula and the subsequent occupation of parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions; whereas this war of aggression constitutes a blatant and flagrant violation of the UN Charter and of the fundamental principles of international law and international humanitarian law, as established by the Geneva Conventions of 1949;

Or. en

Amendment 26

Davor Ivo Stier

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Aa. whereas, in response to Russia’s war of aggression, the Core Group for the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine was launched in January 2023; whereas the International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression was set up in The Hague in March 2023 under Eurojust; whereas the Core Group finalized the legal framework for the Tribunal in March 2025; and whereas over 40 countries endorsed its creation through the Core Group Foreign Ministers Joint Statement (Lviv Statement) on 9 May 2025;

Or. en

Amendment 27

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Aa. whereas Russia has been committing documented war crimes and deportations in all Ukrainian territories it illegally occupies, as well as relying heavily on information manipulation, disinformation and the spreading of propaganda so as to purposefully keep the population mis- and uninformed;

Or. en

Amendment 28

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Aa. whereas over 4 million Ukrainians are currently living in EU Member States under the temporary protection mechanism and benefit from rights to residence, access to the labour market, housing, medical care, social welfare assistance and education to their children;

Or. en

Amendment 29

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Aa. whereas initiating full EU membership negotiations with a country actively engaged in a large-scale war on its territory is unprecedented and such premature discussions risk undermining the credibility of the EU enlargement process, and its established criteria;

Or. en

Amendment 30

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Aa. whereas, furthermore, Parliament condemns in the strongest possible terms the political, material and military support for the Russian aggression from Russia’s allies, particularly Belarus and North Korea;

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Amendment 31

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Lucia Yar, Malik Azmani, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas Ukraine has shown remarkable resilience and commitment to its European path despite the ongoing Russian war of aggression;

B. whereas Ukraine has shown remarkable resilience and commitment to its European path despite the ongoing Russian war of aggression, which has resulted in the deaths of thousands, inflicted deep trauma on veterans and their families, civil society and left many cities and vital civil infrastructure in ruins, and led to the continued occupation of parts of its territory by Russian forces;

Or. en

Amendment 32

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas Ukraine has shown remarkable resilience and commitment to its European path despite the ongoing Russian war of aggression;

B. whereas Ukraine has shown remarkable resilience, commitment to, and progress on its European path despite the ongoing Russian war of aggression;

Or. en

Amendment 33

Sergey Lagodinsky

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ba. whereas Ukraine’s EU accession process constitutes not only a path toward peace and prosperity for Ukraine but also a strategic response to Russian malign influence, reinforcing the EU’s geopolitical resilience;

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Amendment 34

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ca. whereas comprehensive public-administration reform, the fight against corruption, the promotion of fundamental rights and the effective functioning of democratic institutions constitute core conditions for EU accession;

Or. en

Amendment 35

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ca. whereas the EU must ensure that candidate countries demonstrate genuine and sustained commitment to combating corruption and upholding the rule of law;

Or. en

Amendment 36

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Lucia Yar, Malik Azmani, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas challenges remain in areas such as judicial independence and systemic corruption, which must be addressed through greater governmental accountability and international oversight;

D. whereas GRECO continues to recognise the strong commitment shown by Ukraine in respect of work to counter corruption at an extremely difficult time for this member state; whereas challenges remain in areas such as judicial independence and systemic corruption, which must be addressed through greater governmental accountability and international oversight;

Or. en

Amendment 37

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas challenges remain in areas such as judicial independence and systemic corruption, which must be addressed through greater governmental accountability and international oversight;

D. whereas challenges remain in areas such as judicial independence and systemic corruption, which remain largely unaddressed and call into question the real effectiveness of recent reforms and highlight Ukraine’s inadequacy to qualify for EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 38

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas challenges remain in areas such as judicial independence and systemic corruption, which must be addressed through greater governmental accountability and international oversight;

D. whereas challenges remain in areas such as judicial independence and systemic corruption, which must be addressed through greater governmental accountability, further strengthening of institutional capacities, and international oversight;

Or. en

Amendment 39

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas challenges remain in areas such as judicial independence and systemic corruption, which must be addressed through greater governmental accountability and international oversight;

D. whereas, despite the progress that has been made, challenges remain in areas such as judicial independence and systemic corruption, which must be addressed through greater governmental accountability and international oversight;

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Amendment 40

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas challenges remain in areas such as judicial independence and systemic corruption, which must be addressed through greater governmental accountability and international oversight;

D. whereas Ukraine continues to grapple with systemic corruption, as evidenced by its ranking of 105th out of 180 countries in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index1a;

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Amendment 41

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Da. whereas Ukraine scored 35 out of 100 points and ranked 105th out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, which indicates that, while there is a strong commitment to anti-corruption efforts, the actual reforms to implement these intentions are still needed;

Or. en

Amendment 42

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Da. whereas a 2024 nationwide survey by Ukraine's National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) revealed that 79.4% of citizens and 76% of business representatives consider corruption a very serious problem, second only to military aggression;

Or. en

Amendment 43

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Da. whereas the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has raised serious concerns regarding the deterioration of labour rights in Ukraine, including violations of trade union freedoms and social dialogue;

Or. en

Amendment 44

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Db. whereas credible investigative journalism, including the Pandora Papers published in October 2021, revealed that President Volodymyr Zelensky and close associates had previously used offshore structures in jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands, Belize, and Cyprus to manage substantial financial assets allegedly linked to income from his media company, Kvartal 95; whereas these revelations cast doubt on the Ukrainian leadership’s credibility and consistency in fighting corruption, a core benchmark for accession progress;

Or. en

Amendment 45

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Db. whereas Ukrainian trade union leader Grigoriy Osovyi has been placed under house arrest in a move widely denounced by international trade union organisations as politically motivated;

Or. en

Amendment 46

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Dc. whereas freedom of association, collective bargaining, and the right to strike are protected under international conventions to which Ukraine is a party, and are key elements of the EU acquis and Copenhagen criteria;

Or. en

Amendment 47

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Dc. whereas fast-tracking Ukraine's EU accession without substantial anti-corruption reforms risks importing systemic corruption into the Union, potentially weakening its institutional integrity;

Or. en

Amendment 48

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital D d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Dd. whereas former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker stated in October 2023 that Ukraine is "corrupt at all levels of society" and cautioned against making false promises regarding its EU membership, emphasizing that such actions would not be beneficial for either the EU or Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 49

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Lucia Yar, Malik Azmani, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas Ukraine’s democratic institutions have demonstrated adaptability under martial law, though concerns remain regarding transparency and the balance of power during this period;

F. whereas Ukraine’s democratic institutions have demonstrated adaptability under martial law, though concerns remain regarding transparency and the balance of power during this period; whereas elections are legally banned under martial law and are impractical while Ukraine remains at war; whereas Parliament welcomes indications that preparations for elections may begin once martial law has ended;

Or. en

Amendment 50

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas Ukraine’s democratic institutions have demonstrated adaptability under martial law, though concerns remain regarding transparency and the balance of power during this period;

F. whereas Ukraine’s institutions operate under martial law; whereas this condition cannot justify the prevailing lack of transparency and the imbalance of power, both of which are incompatible with the principles of a genuine democratic system;

Or. en

Amendment 51

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas Ukraine’s democratic institutions have demonstrated adaptability under martial law, though concerns remain regarding transparency and the balance of power during this period;

F. whereas Ukraine’s democratic institutions have demonstrated adaptability under martial law by showcasing that even amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression Ukraine is an institutionally, democratically and economically viable state;

Or. en

Amendment 52

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas Ukraine’s democratic institutions have demonstrated adaptability under martial law, though concerns remain regarding transparency and the balance of power during this period;

F. whereas Ukraine’s democratic institutions have demonstrated adaptability under martial law, though the exceptional circumstances do justifiably create challenges regarding transparency and the balance of power;

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Amendment 53

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fa. whereas Article 10 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union guarantees every individual's right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, including the freedom to manifest religion or belief in worship, teaching, practice and observance; whereas the imposition of martial law in Ukraine has led to restrictions on fundamental rights, including freedom of expression and religion;

Or. en

Amendment 54

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fa. whereas SIGMA reported that despite the war, including the mobilisation and death of civil servants and the destruction of buildings as a result of Russian attacks, the public-administration system demonstrates high resilience and agility;

Or. en

Amendment 55

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital F b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fb. whereas the EU accession process requires candidate countries to uphold fundamental rights and freedoms, including the right to conscientious objection;

Or. en

Amendment 56

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital F c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fc. whereas multiple reports indicate instances of forced conscription practices on a daily basis, including the use of violence and arbitrary detentions during mobilization efforts; whereas such actions raise concerns about Ukraine's adherence to democratic standards and human rights obligations - essential criteria for EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 57

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital F d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fd. whereas credible reports have documented multiple instances of violence and harassment against clergy and parishioners of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC);

Or. en

Amendment 58

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital F e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fe. whereas on 22 January 2024, the vicar bishop of the Chernivtsi-Bukovyna eparchy was violently assaulted within the premises of the Banchensky Monastery, underscoring the vulnerability of religious figures amidst ongoing tensions;

Or. en

Amendment 59

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital F f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ff. whereas on 24 April 2024, Metropolitan Arseniy of Sviatohirsk was detained and the Sviatohirsk Lavra was blockaded by state authorities;

Or. en

Amendment 60

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital F g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fg. whereas on 7 May 2024, Metropolitan Luka of Zaporizhzhia and Melitopol was placed under night house arrest with electronic monitoring, under accusations of inciting religious hatred, despite the lack of evidence linking the UOC with security threats and the ongoing defamation campaigns targeting the church;

Or. en

Amendment 61

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital F h (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fh. whereas on 17 October 2024, masked and armed individuals attacked the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel in Cherkasy during a nighttime liturgy, reportedly injuring parishioners and severely beating Metropolitan Theodosiy of Cherkasy and Kaniv, who required hospitalization;

Or. en

Amendment 62

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital F i (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fi. whereas, on 20 August 2024, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a law targeting various religious organizations, including the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) - the largest Christian denomination in Ukraine by number of parishes and clergy, and recognized by the majority of practicing Ukrainian believers; whereas this legislation, justified by the Ukrainian authorities on national security grounds due to alleged links with the Russian Federation, raised serious concerns about its compatibility with fundamental human rights, notably the right to freedom of religion; whereas the adoption of this law has provoked significant public controversy and may risk deepening societal divisions in Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 63

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G. whereas progress has been made on public administration reform, but further capacity building and improvements to human resources management are still required;

G. whereas progress has been made on public administration reform, but further capacity building, evidence–based policy making, and improvements to human resources management are still required;

Or. en

Amendment 64

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H. whereas the judiciary has resumed key functions, including the vetting of judges and the implementation of anti-corruption measures, though integrity and transparency standards must be strengthened;

Or. en

Amendment 65

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 66

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H. whereas the resumed operations of the judiciary remain plagued by systemic issues of integrity and transparency, casting serious doubt on the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures and on Ukraine’s readiness to join the European Union;

Or. en

Amendment 67

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H. whereas the concentration of power within the Ukrainian executive branch has raised concerns about the erosion of checks and balances;

Or. en

Amendment 68

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital H a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ha. whereas the European Court of Auditors (ECA) has found that EU funds have had limited effectiveness in addressing high-level corruption and that state capture and the influence of oligarchs remain widespread in Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 69

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Recital H a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ha. whereas strengthening the independence of the judiciary has benefitted from the assistance of international experts in judicial selection commissions, which has also built public trust in the judicial system;

Or. en

Amendment 70

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital H a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ha. whereas the judiciary's independence remains compromised, with instances of political interference and lack of transparency;

Or. en

Amendment 71

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital H b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Hb. whereas these institutional deficiencies hinder Ukraine's progress towards meeting the EU's Copenhagen criteria, particularly regarding stable institutions guaranteeing democracy and the rule of law;

Or. en

Amendment 72

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Recital H b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Hb. whereas international experts’ involvement in the selection of the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) ended on 1 June 2025;

Or. en

Amendment 73

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Recital H c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Hc. whereas GRECO recognised Ukraine made progress in preventing corruption among parliamentarians, judges and prosecutors but some GRECO recommendations remain outstanding;

Or. en

Amendment 74

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Recital H d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Hd. whereas the OECD notes that Ukraine has made significant strides in reforming its anti-corruption framework in the past decade through enhancing transparency, accountability, and integrity through open data, digitalisation, and bolstering of the independence of anti-corruption bodies;

Or. en

Amendment 75

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I. whereas Ukraine has shown a commitment to the green agenda through legislation on renewable energy and by aligning with the objectives of the European Green Deal;

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Amendment 76

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I. whereas Ukraine has shown a commitment to the green agenda through legislation on renewable energy and by aligning with the objectives of the European Green Deal;

I. whereas Ukraine has shown a commitment, despite the continuous destruction of energy facilities by Russia, to the green agenda through legislation on renewable energy and by aligning with the objectives of the European Green Deal;

Or. en

Amendment 77

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital I a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ia. whereas the environmental damage caused by Russia has caused devastating consequences for Ukraine’s natural resources, critical ecosystems and people’s health, livelihoods and security; whereas green recovery is about remedying that damage and setting Ukraine on a new path of environmental and social sustainability aligned with the environmental laws in the EU acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 78

Kinga Gál, Viktória Ferenc

Motion for a resolution

Recital I a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ia. whereas Ukraine still has to fulfil its commitments regarding the protection of rights of persons belonging to national minorities in line with the commitments laid out in the negotiation framework;

Or. en

Amendment 79

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Recital I a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ia. whereas Ukraine ceased to operate as a transit country for Russian gas on 1 January 2025;

Or. en

Amendment 80

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas civil society remains a pillar of resilience and democracy in Ukraine, though instances of pressure against activists raise concerns and require government action;

J. whereas civil society remains a pillar of resilience and democracy in Ukraine; whereas, despite the restrictions imposed by martial law, non-governmental organisations are continuing their work relatively unhindered, though instances of pressure against activists raise concerns and require government action;

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Amendment 81

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas civil society remains a pillar of resilience and democracy in Ukraine, though instances of pressure against activists raise concerns and require government action;

J. whereas civil society remains a pillar of resilience and democracy in Ukraine, though instances of pressure against activists raise concerns and require government action; whereas recent abrupt US-funding cuts have had devastating consequences for Ukrainian civil society;

Or. en

Amendment 82

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K. whereas the freedom of expression and media independence face challenges, particularly under martial law; whereas reforms are required to restore pluralism and protect journalists;

K. whereas the freedom of expression and media independence face challenges, particularly under martial law; whereas reforms are required to restore pluralism and protect journalists; whereas it is understandable that in war certain restrictions are inevitable;

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Amendment 83

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K. whereas the freedom of expression and media independence face challenges, particularly under martial law; whereas reforms are required to restore pluralism and protect journalists;

K. whereas, despite the adoption of a new Media Law, the freedom of expression and media independence face challenges, particularly under martial law; whereas measures reforms are required to restore pluralism, and protect journalists and create a financially enabling environment;

Or. en

Amendment 84

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Recital L

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

L. whereas Ukraine’s EU integration process is widely supported by public and institutional consensus, reflecting a strong societal commitment to EU membership despite the current difficulties;

L. whereas Ukraine’s EU integration process is widely supported by public and institutional consensus in Ukraine, reflecting a strong societal commitment to EU membership despite the current difficulties;

Or. en

Amendment 85

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital L

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

L. whereas Ukraine’s EU integration process is widely supported by public and institutional consensus, reflecting a strong societal commitment to EU membership despite the current difficulties;

L. whereas Ukraine's accession could impose a financial burden of up to €136 billion on the EU's seven-year budget, significantly impacting cohesion and agricultural policies;

Or. en

Amendment 86

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Recital L a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

La. whereas the question of EU membership of Ukraine is increasingly dividing public opinion in the EU; whereas surveys indicate that many citizens fear that a large low-wage Ukrainian labour force will disrupt the labour markets in the EU, that Ukraine's structural corruption problem will be imported in the EU and that a Ukrainian EU membership will further provoke Russian aggression and interference;

Or. en

Amendment 87

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Recital L a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

La. whereas EU accession carries a distinct security dimension and strong symbolic significance for the country and its population, in the context of Ukraine's existential war against ongoing Russian aggression;

Or. en

Amendment 88

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital L a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

a. whereas the Copenhagen criteria require not only formal alignment with EU law but also effective implementation and guarantees of fundamental rights, democracy, and the rule of law;

Or. en

Amendment 89

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital L a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

La. whereas Ukraine's per capita GDP is substantially lower than that of current EU member states, indicating potential challenges in meeting the economic convergence;

Or. en

Amendment 90

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Recital L b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Lb. whereas the integration of an economically weaker Ukraine may necessitate substantial financial transfers, affecting the EU's fiscal balance and solidarity mechanisms;

Or. en

Amendment 91

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Lucia Yar, Malik Azmani, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Recital M

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

M. whereas EU membership remains a crucially important driver for the democratic development of Ukraine and will represent a key factor in ensuring the country’s future security, stability and independence; whereas Ukraine’s EU membership will also strengthen the Union itself by contributing to its geopolitical resilience, enhancing its economic potential, and reinforcing its commitment to shared values of democracy, rule of law, and freedom;

Or. en

Amendment 92

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Recital M

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

M. whereas EU funding to combat corruption in Ukraine is ineffective in detecting and combating corruption at the highest level; whereas according to a poll in October 2024, 70 % of Ukrainian respondents believe that the EU's support for the fight against corruption in general in Ukraine is ineffective, while the majority of Ukrainians consider this area of EU support to be the most relevant;

Or. en

Amendment 93

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital M a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ma. whereas in 2024, the EU purchases of Russian fossil fuels totalled 21.9 billion EURO, surpassing the 18.7 billion EURO in financial aid provided to Ukraine that same year; whereas since the start of the full-scale invasion, the EU has spent more than 200 billion of euros in Russian fossil fuels, thus contributing to funding Russia’s war chest;

Or. en

Amendment 94

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital M a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ma. whereas Ukraine is a major nuclear energy producer, with over 54% of its electricity generated from nuclear power in 2019; whereas Ukraine’s nuclear reactors are ageing, reliant on Russian technology, and in need of substantial modernisation;

Or. en

Amendment 95

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital M a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ma. whereas the current liberalisation of agricultural markets, the rise of land concentration, and foreign investment in Ukraine’s farmland risk exacerbating rural inequality and undermining the viability of small-scale farms;

Or. en

Amendment 96

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Recital M a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ma. whereas Ukraine’s European integration is a strategic investment in peace, security, democracy and prosperity for the entire continent;

Or. en

Amendment 97

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital M b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Mb. whereas the Commission has announced and end to Russian gas imports by 2027; whereas if the EU continues importing Russian energy at rate it did in 2024, the EU would pay an additional 57.4 billion EURO paid to Russia before the end of 2027;

Or. en

Amendment 98

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital M b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Mb. whereas levels of corruption in Ukraine remain significantly below EU standards; whereas, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, Ukraine ranked 105th worldwide;

Or. en

Amendment 99

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Recital M b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Mb. whereas accession remains a merit-based process and progress on reform implementation must be assessed thoroughly and carefully, also in the interest of Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 100

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital M b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Mb. whereas any accession process must be based on merit and conditionality and not driven by geopolitical expediency;

Or. en

Amendment 101

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital M c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Mc. Whereas foreign investors and multinational corporations have significantly expanded their control over Ukraine’s natural resources, including agricultural land, minerals, and critical infrastructure; whereas such developments risk undermining national sovereignty, food security, and economic self-determination;

Or. en

Amendment 102

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Recital M c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Mc. whereas the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence are not dependent on the speed of the country’s European integration;

Or. en

Amendment 103

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital M c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Mc. whereas the current exemption from tariffs and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU was not renewed and is set to expire on 5 June;

Or. en

Amendment 104

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital M d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

M d. whereas EU enlargement must ensure that accession does not result in the exploitation of candidate countries’ natural resources or contribute to social inequality and environmental degradation;

Or. en

Amendment 105

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital M e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Me. whereas Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused immense human suffering and destruction; whereas a lasting peace can only be achieved through a diplomatic and inclusive political process based on the principles of the UN Charter; Whereas the European Union has so far failed to sufficiently prioritise or coordinate diplomatic efforts aimed at a ceasefire and negotiated settlement of the war in Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 106

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

On the state of play of the Russian war of aggression and sanctions

The Russian war of aggression as the context for Ukraine's EU accession preparations

Or. en

Amendment 107

Michał Dworczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reiterates its unwavering solidarity with the people of Ukraine and its support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognised borders; strongly underlines Ukraine’s inherent right to self-defence, in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter; condemns the brutal repression perpetrated against the civil population in the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea, in particular against the community of Crimean Tatars, which encompasses unlawful detentions, deportations, enforced disappearances and restrictions of human rights and fundamental freedoms, which may be marked by the features of genocide within the meaning of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, and which is reminiscent of the Crimean Tatar genocide of 1944;

Or. pl

Amendment 108

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. fi

Amendment 109

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reiterates its unwavering solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine, who have paid the highest price over the past three years in defending Ukraine and its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as 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 that 600 children who have been killed;

Or. en

Amendment 110

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 111

Liudas Mažylis

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; reiterates its unwavering solidarity with the people of Ukraine and its support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognised borders; strongly underlines Ukraine’s inherent right to self-defence, in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter;

Or. en

Amendment 112

Ruth Firmenich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reiterates its solidarity with the people of Ukraine; stresses that the attacks carried out by Ukraine on June 1 against the nuclear forces of Russia are detrimental to the negotiation process to end the war and pose a severe threat to peace in Europe and throughout the world;

Or. en

Amendment 113

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reiterates its solidarity with the people of Ukraine and its support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognised borders; strongly underlines Ukraine’s inherent right to self-defence, in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter;

Or. en

Amendment 114

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1a. Calls for the EU and its Member States to actively work towards maintaining and achieving the broadest possible international support for Ukraine and identifying a peaceful solution to the war that must be based on full respect for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, the principles of international law, accountability for war crimes and the crime of aggression, and Russian payments for the massive damage caused in Ukraine; regards the disingenuous approach to negotiations and unserious proposals by Russian leaders over the past months, often immediately contradicted by deeds on the battlefield and in Ukrainian skies, as additional proofs that Russia intends to prolong its war on the entire Ukrainian territory as long as it can and is allowed to; unequivocally lends its support to an effectively enforced ceasefire and views favourably the proposal by the Holy See to mediate peace talks;

Or. en

Amendment 115

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1a. Reiterates its unwavering commitment for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognised borders; strongly underlines Ukraine’s inherent right to self-defence, in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter; reaffirms the EU’s commitment to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine on terms that are acceptable to Ukraine and its people, more importantly, preserving Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensuring that those responsible for war crimes are brought to justice and that reparations are paid;

Or. en

Amendment 116

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1a. Stresses that neither side is in a position to achieve a decisive military victory, making peace negotiations the only viable resolution to the conflict; reiterates, however, that it remains in the core interests of EU Member States and their allies to support Ukraine in securing the strongest possible negotiating position against Russia; welcomes the recent shift by many EU Member States towards pursuing a diplomatic solution to the conflict and developing initiatives to ensure Ukraine’s long-term security, following the lead of the current US administration;

Or. en

Amendment 117

Loucas Fourlas

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1a. Reiterates that the illegal occupation of any territory in violation of international law is unacceptable; recalls the importance of upholding the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the inviolability of borders, in line with the UN Charter and international law;

Or. en

Amendment 118

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1a. Underlines the importance of restoring Ukraine’s borders to where they were before the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, so that the whole of Ukraine is able to join the European Union.

Or. sv

Amendment 119

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1b. Expresses deep concern over the shift in the United States’ stance on Russia’s war of aggression, which has included openly blaming Ukraine for the ongoing war, engaging directly with Russia without exerting any meaningful pressure and while publically renouncing major means of leverage, and attempting to coerce Ukraine into relinquishing its legitimate right to self-defence and into making territorial concessions; stresses that, in light of this change, the EU and its Member States are now Ukraine’s primary strategic allies;

Or. en

Amendment 120

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Recalls that Europe has already supported Ukraine with EUR 50 billion in military aid yet stresses that the EU and its Member States must significantly increase the assistance they provide to uphold Ukraine’s right to self-defence; insists that the EU and its Member States, together with partner and allies, must contribute to robust security guarantees for Ukraine in order to deter further Russian aggression; recalls that it is on the Ukrainian battlefields that the trajectory of Russia’s war against Ukraine will be decisively shifted and underlines that such a shift now depends almost entirely on Europe; urges the Member States, therefore, to provide more arms and ammunition to Ukraine before any negotiations are concluded, and to substantially reinforce intelligence sharing with Ukraine ; calls on the EU Member States, international partners and NATO allies to lift all restrictions on the use of Western weapons systems delivered to Ukraine against military targets in Russian territory; insists on the paramount importance of cooperation with, and the integration of, the Ukrainian defence industry into the EDTIB; highlights the urgency of properly financing EDIP’s Ukraine Support Instrument, which is currently not budgeted;

Or. en

Amendment 121

Ruth Firmenich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that the EU and its Member States must refrain from taking steps that escalate the conflict such as the continued and enhanced shipment of arms to Ukraine; emphasises the importance of diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine and to foster a security architecture in Europe that provides for security guarantees for both sides of the conflict in order to ensure lasting peace in Europe; underlines in that regard the importance the question of neutrality of Ukraine could play in peace negotiations; stresses the detrimental effect the sanctions against Russia have on the economies of the EU and its Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 122

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that since the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war in February 2022, the EU and its Member States have made available over $ 158 billion in financial, military, humanitarian, and refugee assistance to Ukraine; stresses that this support includes over $ 54 billion in military assistance and that the EU is currently the largest military training provider to the Ukrainian armed forces; is of the opinion that a continued military assistance is not a viable solution to the conflict and calls on the EU and its Member States to change their strategy of escalation and focus instead on diplomatic negotiations to achieve a sustainable peace agreement;

Or. en

Amendment 123

Merja Kyllönen, Jonas Sjöstedt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that the EU and its Member States must significantly increase the assistance they provide to uphold Ukraine’s right to self-defence; insists that the EU and its Member States, together with partner and allies, must contribute to robust security guarantees for Ukraine in order to deter further Russian aggression; calls for increased EU military and intelligence cooperation, as well as enhanced security guarantees, to deter further Russian aggression. Supports Ukraine’s integration into EU defence initiatives for strategic autonomy; which could be supported by re directing Russia´s frozen assets in EU area to the Ukraine´s rebuilding;

Or. en

Amendment 124

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that the EU and its Member States must significantly increase the military, material and financial assistance they provide to strengthen Ukraine’s military capability; urges the Member States to lift all the restrictions in connection with support for Ukraine and help realise Ukraine’s full potential for defending itself against its aggressor; urges the need to allocate the proceeds from frozen Russian assets fully to the much needed defence of Ukraine; insists that the EU and its Member States, together with partner and allies, must contribute to robust security guarantees for Ukraine in order to deter further Russian aggression;

Or. fi

Amendment 125

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that despite the unprecedented levels of financial, military, and political support already extended to Ukraine, there has been little measurable progress towards achieving lasting peace; underlines that the EU, in reality, lacks the strategic autonomy and military capacity to provide credible security guarantees to Ukraine without the decisive involvement of the United States, and is therefore engaging in political posturing that relies heavily on U.S. leadership and resources; insists that any future commitments must be grounded in realistic assessments of the EU’s capabilities and the geopolitical constraints facing the Union;

Or. en

Amendment 126

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that the EU and its Member States must significantly increase the assistance they provide to uphold Ukraine’s right to self-defence; insists that the EU and its Member States, together with partner and allies, must contribute to robust security guarantees for Ukraine in order to deter further Russian aggression; stresses that Ukraine’s necessary long-term security guarantees cannot rely on NATO integration, as it would pose unprecedented challenges for the application of Article 5, and as Ukraine’s membership, which requires unanimous approval, is opposed by key NATO allies;

Or. en

Amendment 127

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that the EU and its Member States must significantly increase the effectiveness and accelerate the delivery of the military assistance they provide to uphold Ukraine’s right to self-defence; insists that the EU and its Member States, together with partner and allies, must contribute to robust security guarantees for Ukraine in order to deter further Russian aggression and enable Ukraine to fully focus on pursuing the necessary reforms on the path towards EU accession;

Or. en

Amendment 128

Michał Dworczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that the EU and its Member States must significantly increase the assistance they provide to uphold Ukraine’s right to self-defence; insists that the EU and its Member States, together with partner and allies, must contribute to robust security guarantees for Ukraine in order to deter further Russian aggression; underlines the importance of strengthening security on the eastern flank of the EU and NATO on a lasting basis, in response to threats from Russia; calls for the development of military and logistical infrastructure in the countries neighbouring Ukraine;

Or. pl

Amendment 129

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that assistance to uphold Ukraine’s right to self-defence is in the interest of EU Member States, but must not come at the expense of their own stockpiles or overall military readiness, as this would undermine long-term deterrence against Russia; insists that the EU and its Member States, together with partner and allies, must contribute to robust security guarantees for Ukraine in order to deter further Russian aggression;

Or. en

Amendment 130

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Underlines the urgent need for intensified diplomatic efforts to facilitate a just and lasting peace based on dialogue, ceasefire mechanisms, and respect for international law;

Or. en

Amendment 131

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 132

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that the EU and its Member States should prioritize de-escalation and diplomatic solutions to the conflict in Ukraine; insists that any assistance provided must be carefully assessed to avoid further financial burdens on Member States, and that the focus should be on protecting European interests and stability;

Or. en

Amendment 133

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. urges the need to step up efforts to make the ‘coalition of the willing’ operational; points out that North Korea has joined the war of aggression against Ukraine and sent large numbers of troops to support the Russian invasion; takes the view that the European reaction to this is completely inadequate; emphasises, therefore, the need to send significant numbers of soldiers to support Ukraine’s armed forces as part of the coalition of the willing; takes the view that, in addition to the matter of peacekeeping in the future, European troops should also contribute to active defence measures, so that Russian troops can be driven out of the internationally recognised territories of Ukraine; considers that the presence of Western troops would in essence be a de-escalating measure, since it would act as a deterrent to new attacks by Russia and would show the international community’s determination to stand up for rules-based international order;

Or. fi

Amendment 134

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Stresses the paramount importance of ensuring that sovereign Russian assets remain immobilised within the EU until a durable and just peace agreement is secured and adequate reparations are paid by Russia; strongly condemns the Hungarian Government for threatening to abuse its veto power to block the renewal of the EU’s sanctions framework as well as to limit an appropriate EU response commensurate with the gravity of the situation; urges the Commission and Member States to urgently move forward with making the immobilised Russian assets available for immediate use by Ukraine and to leverage all means to prevent bilateral blockages;

Or. en

Amendment 135

Davor Ivo Stier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Welcomes the Core Group Foreign Ministers Joint Statement (Lviv Statement) from 9 May 2025 on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine; underlines that prosecuting the crime of aggression is essential for upholding the rules-based international order and preventing impunity; calls on the EU institutions and Member States to continue supporting the process of establishing the Special Tribunal within the framework of the Council of Europe, to the swift commencement of its operations, and its effective functioning;

Or. en

Amendment 136

Kinga Gál, Viktória Ferenc

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Stresses the firm commitment to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine grounded in the principles of the UN Charter; emphasises that all Member States must support all efforts towards achieving such peace and praises US-lead initiatives in that context; reiterates the fact that every day this war continues, more lives are lost and the humanitarian crisis deepens; expresses sincere hope that the current peace negotiations can lead to a just and lasting peace in the shortest possible order and as many lives as possible can thus be spared;

Or. en

Amendment 137

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Urges the EU and its Member States to ramp up support for Ukraine in order to achieve a sustainable, fair and just peace; underscores this requires additional financial and military assistance, lifting restrictions on the use of military supplies, additional sanctions and a more robust implementation and enforcement of sanctions, an accelerated phase out from Russian fossil fuels and reducing other dependencies, the use of immobilized Russian sovereign assets and insisting on and supporting truth-finding, accountability and justice;

Or. en

Amendment 138

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Calls for continued EU support to Ukrainian and international efforts to strengthen the documentation and investigation of war crimes committed by Russian forces, including sexual violence, torture, and attacks on civilians; underlines the need to secure, collect and preserve detailed and verifiable evidence in accordance with international standards; stresses the importance of building national and international legal capacity to ensure full accountability and justice for all the victims;

Or. en

Amendment 139

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Stresses that the EU's support to Ukraine is a massive drain of resources; calls, therefore, on the EU and its Member States to carry out an assessment of the effectiveness of the collective EU funding provided to Ukraine, to assess whether it aligns with the EU's broader strategic interests and to link funding more closely to conditionalities - including the fight against corruption;

Or. en

Amendment 140

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Lucia Yar, Malik Azmani, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Welcomes steps towards peace negotiations; stresses, however, that such negotiations must be preceded by an unconditional ceasefire; underlines that any peace must be just and sustainable, in full respect of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; reiterates that only Ukraine can determine the terms of a peace agreement acceptable to its people;

Or. en

Amendment 141

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Commends Ukraine’s commitment to securing a ceasefire despite escalating Russian attacks on civilians and Ukrainian cities, and Moscow’s obstruction of peace talks; stresses that EU Member States can play a collective mediating role in support of Ukraine in the upcoming peace negotiations;

Or. en

Amendment 142

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Urmas Paet, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Welcomes the adoption of the 17th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation and underscores the need for further EU pressure on the Kremlin, in close cooperation with international partners, as long as needed for securing a just and lasting peace and ensuring accountability;

Or. en

Amendment 143

Michał Dworczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Notes the progress achieved in using revenues from frozen Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine, and calls for the adoption of mechanisms allowing the full confiscation of these assets and their allocation for the defence and reconstruction of Ukraine;

Or. pl

Amendment 144

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to ensure continued US participation in sanctions implementation and escalation against Russia in order to maintain the pressure on Russia’s economy and state budget;

Or. en

Amendment 145

Jonas Sjöstedt, Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Calls for the cancellation of Ukraine's foreign debt in order to ensure that when the Ukrainian people regain their independence from the Russian aggressor, they will not fall into a new form of economic dependence;

Or. en

Amendment 146

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Reaffirms its support for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine, based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law, and that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Or. en

Amendment 147

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Reiterates its call on EU Member States to follow the Danish and Dutch examples to partner with the Ukrainian defence industry and support their production capacities in the most efficient manner;

Or. en

Amendment 148

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Calls on Member States to supply Ukraine with offensive weapons and other necessary equipment in order to retake occupied territory;

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Amendment 149

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Notes that Ukraine’s financial and economic resilience remains a core prerequisite for sustaining its defensive capacity and reform process;

Or. en

Amendment 150

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2b. Welcomes the achievements of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM), providing training for Ukrainian military personnel; welcomes the Council’s decision of 8 November 2024 to extend the mandate of the mission for two years; calls for EUMAM’s financial, logistical and human resources to be expanded and adapted to the evolving military training needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces as well as to the requested long-term reform efforts in line with the joint security commitments between the EU and Ukraine; welcomes the Member States’ strong participation in EUMAM; emphasises that EUMAM should also act as a platform for the exchange of best practices to ensure that European forces also benefit from the lessons learnt on the battlefield by the Ukrainian Armed Forces;

Or. en

Amendment 151

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2b. Welcomes the announcement by the European Commission to establish a roadmap for the gradual removal of Russian oil, gas, and nuclear energy from the EU market, including a full stop to all remaining imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027; recalls that it is the position of this Parliament that the European Commission must introduce a full ban on all imports of Russian gas and oil; notes with deep concern that in 2024, the EU spent more on Russian fossil fuels than on financial aid sent to Ukraine; demands therefore that the deadline for the roadmap is moved up, ensuring that all Russian fossil fuel imports are banned by the end of 2026;

Or. en

Amendment 152

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2b. Condemns Russia’s inhumane treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war, including torture and executions, which grossly violates the Geneva Convention; meanwhile, Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine enjoy all the rights afforded to them by international law, including visits and assistance from the international organisations such as the ICRC; welcomes the largest prisoner exchange to date, which took place in May 2025, and calls upon the EU, its Member States, and the international community to continue facilitating these exchanges and, when necessary, applying pressure to ensure they continue;

Or. en

Amendment 153

Jonas Sjöstedt, Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2b. Calls for the EU and its Member States to take all necessary steps to ensure that frozen Russian state assets are used for the reconstruction of Ukraine; underlines that not only the proceeds from these assets, but the assets themselves, should be made available to fund Ukraine’s recovery and compensate for the damage caused by Russia’s illegal war of aggression, in line with international law and the principle of state responsibility;

Or. en

Amendment 154

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2b. Condemns the unlawful appropriation and removal of cultural heritage items from temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories by Russian forces; calls on the EU and its Member States to support Ukraine in safeguarding its cultural identity, including through restitution efforts and international pressure to halt these practices; underscores that cultural heritage is an essential component of Ukraine’s sovereignty and national continuity;

Or. en

Amendment 155

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Lucia Yar, Malik Azmani, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2b. Notes with deep concern the delays and reduction in U.S. aid, which have already had severe consequences on Ukraine’s ability to defend itself and risk emboldening further Russian advances; notes that EU support to Ukraine has now surpassed that of the United States, underlining the EU’s vital role in sustaining Ukraine’s resistance and recovery;

Or. en

Amendment 156

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2b. Calls on Member States to work to increase their trade with Ukraine with the aim of strengthening Ukrainian economic growth; underlines the importance of Ukraine’s economic growth in order to strengthen the country’s resilience and ability to defend itself against Russia’s illegal war of invasion;

Or. sv

Amendment 157

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2b. Highlights the essential role played by the EU’s Ukraine Facility and the ERA Loan programme, which together provide over €30 billion in 2025 in support of Ukraine’s public services, macro-financial stability, and reform agenda;

Or. en

Amendment 158

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2b. Strongly condemns Russia’s indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure; underlines the need to respect civilian lives and critical civilian infrastructures, in line with International Humanitarian Law;

Or. en

Amendment 159

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 c. Condemns in the strongest terms the violent actions of Russia and the complicity of Belarus in the mistreatment of Ukrainian children, including murder, forced transfer, deportation and illegal adoption; calls for the EU to closely cooperate with and support Ukrainian authorities, international and non-governmental organisations in their efforts to document all missing and deported Ukrainian children, to bring them back and help them to recover and reintegrate;

Or. en

Amendment 160

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2c. Welcomes Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen its domestic defence industrial base, including the production of drones and other critical technologies; encourages the development of joint arms manufacturing projects with EU and NATO partners; calls on the Commission and Member States to support these initiatives through the European Defence Industrial Strategy and relevant instruments, in order to reinforce Ukraine’s long-term self-defence capabilities;

Or. en

Amendment 161

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2c. Urges the Commission to present the most ambitious legislative proposals possible to phase out Russian energy without delay in order to halt the flow of billions of Euros to Russia; stresses that this much needed shift away from Russian energy must be executed in tandem with the EU’s green transition to renewable energy in order to ensure the EU’s strategic autonomy and long term energy security;

Or. en

Amendment 162

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2c. Calls for continued and enhanced financial support for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027, including through a new macro-financial assistance package to meet Ukraine’s expected €39 billion budget shortfall;

Or. en

Amendment 163

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2d. Welcomes the effective implementation of the EU full embargo on Russian coal, which has resulted in the EU being free from Russian coal; welcomes the EU embargo on Russian oil but regrets that Hungary and Slovakia are still dependent on Russian oil and urges both countries to end this harmful dependence; calls on the Council to sanction all the vessels pertaining to the Russian shadow fleet and to increase efforts to prevent the circumvention of the current sanctions against Russian oil; calls on the EU and the G7 coalition to lower the price cap on oil to further target Russia’s economy;

Or. en

Amendment 164

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2d. Calls on the EU and its Member States to maintain and reinforce the sanctions against Russia, and to support the adoption of future sanctions packages, particularly those aimed at addressing the circumvention of existing measures; underlines that strict implementation and vigorous enforcement of these sanctions are essential to deprive Russia’s war machine of resources and to bolster Ukraine’s resilience against the aggression;

Or. en

Amendment 165

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2d. Deplores the illegal imprisonment of Ukrainian civilians by Russia, who are being kept incommunicado and in inhumane conditions, including torture and killings; calls for the EU, its Member States and the international community to intensify pressure on Russia to return all abducted and detained Ukrainians;

Or. en

Amendment 166

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2d. Notes that sanctions remain an important tool for depriving Russia of the resources it needs to continue its war of aggression and for neutralizing the risks it has already posed to the European security directly;

Or. en

Amendment 167

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2e. Is convinced that a just and lasting peace is possible only when Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia, Belarus or detained in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, prisoners of war and illegally imprisoned civilian are released and reunited with their families, and when those responsible are brought to justice; welcomes the progress in establishing the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, and urges the EU and its Member States to provide it with all the support it needs to fulfil its role;

Or. en

Amendment 168

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2e. In the light of continuing Russian brutal war of aggression towards Ukraine, calls for expansion of the restrictions on key sectors of the Russian economy, such as metallurgy, nuclear and chemical industries, energy and financial sectors, stresses the need to introduce an embargo on Russian raw materials, to introduce a total ban on Russian LNG and oil products, and to further strengthen measures aimed at preventing or countering sanctions circumvention, including via third countries;

Or. en

Amendment 169

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2e. Deeply regrets that more than three years after the start of the full-scale invasion, the Council has not agreed on a full embargo on Russian gas; urges the EU, in this context, to swiftly adopt measures to forbid Russian gas imports into the EU, in particular Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), which directly contribute to funding Russia’s war machine; strongly rejects the calls to resume Nord Stream or other pipeline projects of Russian gas;

Or. en

Amendment 170

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2f. Deplores the obstructive attitude by the Hungarian and Slovak governments, which have vetoed or threatened to veto restrictive measures against Russia; is concerned that Hungary and Slovakia are still dependent on Russian oil and urges both countries to end this harmful dependence;

Or. en

Amendment 171

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2f. Strongly supports the EU’s sanctions policy against Russia and its enablers, and calls upon the Council and the Commission to ensure that the sanctions are extended and continued until Russia ends its war of aggression against Ukraine and pays war reparations;

Or. en

Amendment 172

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2f. Calls for immediate release of all children, who were illegally stolen and deported to Russia during Russian war against Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 173

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2g. Commends the work of Ukrainian human rights defenders and journalists who document human rights violations in occupied Crimea and calls on the EU and Ukrainian authorities to ensure visible and sustainable support for their work; proposes that Crimean human rights defenders and political prisoners are included in lists for prisoners' exchange with Russia;

Or. en

Amendment 174

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2g. Reiterates its position regarding the confiscation of Russian sovereign assets immobilised under EU sanctions for the purpose of supporting Ukraine’s defence and reconstruction and calls upon the EU and Member States to establish a dedicated trust fund to which these assets could be transferred for this purpose;

Or. en

Amendment 175

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 h (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2h. Supports the intention to criminalize the violation and circumvention of sanctions in Ukraine, as proposed by President Zelenskyy in urgent draft law No. 12406, as a way to bring violators and enablers of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and of closing loopholes that allow sanctioned assets to be withdrawn from Ukraine during the blocking stage;

Or. en

Amendment 176

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 h (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 h. Reiterates its position on the crucial importance of returning all kidnapped Ukrainian children and unlawfully detained citizens transferred to Russia;

Or. en

Amendment 177

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 i (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2i. Calls for a strong leadership from the Council and the Commission to find a sustainable solution regarding the EU’s temporary protection mechanism for over 4 million Ukrainians, which has been extended until March 2026; highlights the importance of ensuring the rights of Ukrainians who cannot return and wish to stay, as well as supporting those who want to return to Ukraine, and to prevent fragmentation and ensure equal treatment across the EU;

Or. en

Amendment 178

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 i (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2i. Calls on the EU and its Member States to give full support to all measures documenting environmental damage and destruction by Russia and to efforts advancing broader accountability in foreign jurisdictions and compensation for crimes against the environment, including ecocide;

Or. en

Amendment 179

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 j (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2j. Welcomes Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers support to Ukraine by initiating a process to establish A Special Tribunal for the Crimes of Aggression Against Ukraine and calls on all parties to ensure that civil society and victims can meaningfully participate in the court proceedings;

Or. en

Amendment 180

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 k (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2k. Welcomes European Commission role in adopting Recommendation to the Council to participate in the formal negotiations to set up an International Claims Commission for Ukraine; urges the European Commission once again to use immobilised Russian State assets, in line with international law, to pay for compensation for Ukrainian victims;

Or. en

Amendment 181

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Commitment to EU accession

Commitment to EU accession and NATO membership

Or. fi

Amendment 182

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis;

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis; welcomes Commissioner Kos’s assessment that all screenings could be completed by autumn 2025; urges the Council to move ahead with opening negotiations on duly screened clusters without delay; condemns Hungary for weaponising the threat of its veto power to artificially delay or halt the opening of negotiations on baseless grounds; stresses that decoupling Ukraine’s accession process from Moldova’s without this decision being rooted in tangible lack of progress in meeting the necessary criteria would send a symbolically disastrous message to the Ukrainian people and jeopardise the credibility of EU enlargement altogether;

Or. en

Amendment 183

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis;

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis; welcomes the decision of the European Council of 14-15 December 2023 to open accession negotiations with Ukraine, marking a historic milestone on Ukraine’s path towards EU membership; commends the swift convening of the first EU-Ukraine Intergovernmental Accession Conference on 25 June 2024, which officially launched the negotiation process; underlines the importance of sustaining this momentum through continued reforms and the timely opening of negotiating clusters, in order to accelerate the accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 184

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis;

3. Takes note of Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis; stresses that the ongoing war of aggression and the unresolved status of significant parts of Ukraine’s internationally recognised territory constitute a fundamental impediment to the country’s accession to the Union; underlines that Ukraine’s accession would pose significant risks to the Union’s budgetary and economic stability, and to the integrity of its internal agricultural market;

Or. en

Amendment 185

Merja Kyllönen, Jonas Sjöstedt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis;

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis; as well urges the European Union to provide comprehensive support, including technical assistance, to help Ukraine meet all accession requirements efficiently; emphasises that the swift advancement of negotiations and accession is vital for Ukraine’s democratic development, security, and stability, and will serve as a strategic investment in a united Europe;

Or. en

Amendment 186

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis;

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis and commends the progress made by Ukraine towards meeting the objectives underpinning the candidate status; encourages Ukraine to keep up this rhythm with special focus on quality, sustainability and irreversibility of said reforms; stresses that comprehensive implementation remains essential for advancing the process of European integration.

Or. en

Amendment 187

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis;

3. Strongly opposes Ukraine joining the EU; is worried that according to a 2023 report of the German think tank 'Institut für Wirtschaft', an EU membership of Ukraine may cost the EU somewhere between 130 and 190 billion EUR over its budgetary term and that this calculation is in line with both previous estimates and an internal note of the Council of the EU;

Or. en

Amendment 188

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis;

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis, and calls for continuous EU support in this regard, particularly in the form of expert assistance to offset any administrative shortcomings resulting from ongoing aggression against Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 189

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis;

3. States its admiration for Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to advancing EU accession-related reforms and to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis despite Russia’s brutal and relentless war of aggression and Russia’s recently renewed escalation;

Or. en

Amendment 190

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis;

3. Takes note of Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis; underlines that, at this stage, Ukraine does not yet meet the conditions required for EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 191

Kinga Gál, Viktória Ferenc

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis;

3. Strongly welcomes Ukraine’s steadfast dedication to meeting the requirements of EU membership, including compliance with the EU acquis and the commitments Ukraine undertook at the start of the accession negotiations in June 2024;

Or. en

Amendment 192

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3a. Welcomes the Commission’s assessment of Ukraine’s readiness to open negotiations on Clusters 1 and 6 and its ambition to open negotiations on all clusters by the end of this year; reminds that the accession to the EU is a merit-based procedure, whereby each applicant is assessed on its own merits in terms of fulfilling the Copenhagen criteria in their entirety and, therefore, urges the Council to open negotiations on clusters as soon as the Commission confirms that Ukraine has fulfilled all the needed criteria;

Or. en

Amendment 193

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3a. Notes that trade between the EU and Ukraine is governed by Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs); notes that this tariff-free regime, introduced in 2022 as a response to the war, has led to protests among farmers across the EU, who complain that the influx of cheaper Ukrainian grain, poultry, eggs, and other products is pushing down prices and damaging their businesses; notes that Poland has called on the EU to adopt measures to protect European farmers;

Or. en

Amendment 194

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3a. Welcomes the Commission’s Ukraine 2024 Report and underscores the Commission’s recommendations for the coming year; emphasises in particular the need to focus efforts in the area of the fundamentals: comprehensive public-administration reform, the fight against corruption, the promotion of fundamental rights and the effective and independent functioning of executive, legislative and judicial institutions;

Or. en

Amendment 195

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3a. Underlines the importance of achieving progress in the negotiating process in line with the merit-based approach, opening clusters when the conditions are met, starting with the Fundamentals cluster as soon as possible;

Or. en

Amendment 196

Kinga Gál, Viktória Ferenc

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3a. Calls on the Commission to prepare a report on the impact of Ukraine’s accession on EU policies, budget and institutions;

Or. en

Amendment 197

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3b. Regrets the decision by the US government to withdraw funding from USAID, which directly affects support in Ukraine for critical reforms processes, including in relation to rule of law, anti-corruption, public financial management, economic development, energy security, but also the delivery of humanitarian assistance; welcomes efforts by the European Commission and Ukraine’s other international partners to address the most critical areas where USAID support has ceased;

Or. en

Amendment 198

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3b. Reiterates its call on the Member States to demonstrate a clear and unequivocal political commitment towards the enlargement process and do not misuse it to settle bilateral disputes, which should be resolved separately from the accession process; reminds that excessive delays on the way towards full EU membership can negatively impact both public opinion and the political commitment of the candidate country;

Or. en

Amendment 199

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3c. Notes that the complexity of Ukraine’s EU integration, due to its size and the war, raises concerns, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, as well as requires institutional and financial reforms within the EU to ensure it has the capacity to absorb Ukraine; calls on the EU and its Member States to address these concerns, explain the benefits of Ukraine’s integration to EU citizens, find sustainable solutions for sensitive sectors, and implement internal EU reforms in parallel with the ongoing accession negotiations;

Or. en

Amendment 200

Jonas Sjöstedt, Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Takes note of the US-Ukraine agreement on critical minerals; welcomes the fact that it includes explicit language designed to safeguard Ukraine’s EU accession process and related obligations, as well as to ensure compatibility with Ukraine’s obligations with international financial institutions or other official creditors; underlines that, despite these safeguards, the agreement reflects a broader pattern whereby the United States, amid an ongoing war, appears to prioritise access to Ukraine’s natural resources for its own economic benefit; calls on the Commission to monitor the rigorous implementation of these safeguards; further expects Ukraine to fully incorporate relevant EU legislation, including the Union’s environmental acquis, the Water Framework Directive and the Directive on the management of waste from extractive industries, into its national legal framework;

Or. en

Amendment 201

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Takes note of the US-Ukraine economic partnership agreement on critical minerals; welcomes the agreement's affirmation of the long-term US support for Ukraine's security and reconstruction; notes the intention, expressed in the agreement to safeguard Ukraine’s EU accession process and related obligations, as well as to ensure compatibility with Ukraine’s obligations with international financial institutions or other official creditors; calls on the Commission to invite both parties to further clarify the implementation of the provisions safeguarding the EU accession process; calls on the Commission to report on the compatability of the agreement and its implementation with the EU acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 202

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 203

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 204

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Takes note of the US-Ukraine agreement on critical minerals; welcomes the fact that it includes explicit language designed to maintain American strategic engagement in Ukraine’s security, and to ensure compatibility with Ukraine’s obligations with international financial institutions or other official creditors;

Or. en

Amendment 205

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Takes note of the US-Ukraine agreement on critical minerals; welcomes the fact that it includes explicit language designed to ensure compatibility with Ukraine’s obligations with international financial institutions or other official creditors; calls on the Commission to monitor the rigorous implementation of these safeguards;

Or. en

Amendment 206

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Acknowledges the US-Ukraine agreement on critical minerals; takes note of the fact that it includes explicit language designed to safeguard Ukraine’s EU accession process and related obligations, as well as to ensure compatibility with Ukraine’s obligations with international financial institutions or other official creditors;

Or. en

Amendment 207

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4a. Stresses the importance of Ukraine’s sovereign power to choose regarding its own military alignment or non-alignment; points out that NATO membership is a strategic objective of Ukraine’s foreign and security policy, as enshrined in its constitution; points out that Ukraine applied for membership of NATO in September 2022, after Russia stated that it would annex the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions following the fake elections it organised itself. gives its utmost support for Ukraine’s aspirations regarding NATO membership; recognises, however, that Ukraine’s membership of NATO will call for consensus among the member states of the alliance;

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Amendment 208

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4a. Highlights the strong momentum in the implementation of reforms, driven by the broad societal consensus and the conditionality of the Ukraine Facility; stresses that EU demands for reforms under the accession process are supported by over 70% of Ukrainians; highlights that EU leverage and reform momentum are greatest during the accession process; therefore, calls on Ukraine and the Commission to maximize the transformative potential of the accession negotiations by setting clear and ambitious targets and tailored conditionalities and by working together towards swift and sustainable progress;

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Amendment 209

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure the EU’s readiness for Ukrainian accession by pre-empting and developing solutions for policy issues of interest to different Member States that may otherwise lead to negative domestic narratives as Ukraine moves closer to EU membership;

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Amendment 210

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4a. Welcomes Ukraine meeting its milestones under the Ukraine Reform Facility; notes the need for the Commission to maintain conditionality, particularly in relation to pillar III of the Facility;

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Amendment 211

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4a. Welcomes Ukraine's increasing rate of alignment with the EU CFSP, that amounted to 95% in 2024;

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Amendment 212

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4b. Underlines that accession negotiations should follow a clear path, guided by objective criteria, which require in-depth reforms across fundamental areas, as well as the presence of stable institutions that guarantee democracy, the rule of law, human rights, including respect for and the protection of minorities;

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Amendment 213

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4b. Commends the productive EU-Ukraine cooperation in the fight against cyber threats; welcomes in this regard the conclusion of a Working Arrangement in December 2023 between the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the Ukrainian cybersecurity authorities;

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Amendment 214

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4c. Underscores that previous and ongoing enlargement processes have proven that the strongest impetus for difficult reforms is the combination of real domestic political will, a credible accession process based on predictable and clear milestones, rewarding of reforms and attaching political consequences to reform failures and backsliding, coupled with strong and consistent advocacy and public communication from the EU and Member States, and making the benefits for citizens as a result of progress on the European path and participation in EU programmes real;

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Amendment 215

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Lucia Yar, Malik Azmani, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Acknowledges Ukraine’s extraordinary efforts in strengthening democratic institutions during wartime; encourages Ukraine, at the same time, to increase transparency in legislative processes and to allocate more resources for judicial reform;

5. Commends Ukraine’s extraordinary efforts in strengthening democratic institutions during wartime; encourages Ukraine, at the same time, to increase transparency in legislative processes and to allocate more resources for judicial reform; acknowledges that elections are legally banned under martial law; welcomes indications that elections may be held once martial law has ended;

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Amendment 216

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Acknowledges Ukraine’s extraordinary efforts in strengthening democratic institutions during wartime; welcomes the advancement of judicial reform during the reporting period; encourages Ukraine, at the same time, to increase transparency in legislative processes and to allocate more financial, human, and technical resources for judicial reform;

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Amendment 217

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5a. Stresses importance of further nourishing political culture and building trust based cooperation and dialogue among political parties in Ukraine, which would positively reflect on pro-European reforms, including preparing and adopting required legislation in the Verkhovna Rada; notes active participation of Ukrainian parliamentarians in such beneficial formats as the Jean Monnet Dialogue and calls upon Ukrainian political leadership to further apply best European practices to foster cross-party cooperation in order to face prevailing challenges and cease opportunities of the EU accession process in unity;

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Amendment 218

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5a. Welcomes the development by Ukraine, in cooperation with the Commission, of three roadmaps covering the rule of law, public administration reform, and the functioning of democratic institutions which, once approved by the Commission, will serve as the basis for assessing Ukraine’s reform progress in these areas; welcomes the inclusion of anti-corruption efforts as an integral element of all three roadmaps;

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Amendment 219

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5a. Reminds, that according to widely recognised democratic principles and Ukraine’s constitution, elections cannot be held during wartime and under martial law, especially when millions of Ukrainians have been displaced; underlines that democratic elections necessitate sufficient time for information and preparation in order to be held in line with international standards;

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Amendment 220

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5a. In light of Ukraine’s unprecedented progress on the accession path, underlines the need to embed and anchor reforms within broader societal and political transformations to ensure durability, implementation and maximum effect of adopted reforms, including the long-term effective functioning and independence of public institutions;

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Amendment 221

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5a. Reiterates that the EU’s conditionality mechanism requires not merely formal commitments but verifiable and sustained results in the fight against corruption;

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Amendment 222

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5a. Calls UA to keep up this rhythm with special focus on quality and sustainability/irreversibility of said reforms;

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Amendment 223

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5b. Notes with deep concern that, despite sustained EU support and the creation of formal anti-corruption institutions, corruption remains widespread in Ukraine, with limited political will to dismantle entrenched networks of oligarchic influence; stresses that public perception and independent assessments, including the Corruption Perceptions Index and reports by the European Court of Auditors, confirm that progress has stalled and key institutions lack true independence and enforcement power; warns that the persistence of high-level impunity fundamentally undermines Ukraine’s eligibility for EU accession; insists that no further steps in the negotiation process should be taken until Ukraine demonstrates credible, sustained efforts to combat corruption, ensure judicial independence, and enforce meaningful accountability;

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Amendment 224

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 b. Calls on the Ukrainian authorities to safeguard and strengthen internal political unity in Ukraine while addressing the continued Russian aggression, by terminating initiated, and refraining from future, untimely and questionable judicial proceedings and sanctions against leading political representatives of the opposition, and by upholding parliamentary pluralism and engaging in constructive cooperation with the political parties in the Verkhovna Rada; calls for media pluralism to be guaranteed in line with the democratic principles and values; suggests yet again in light of the EU accession process to end all limitations of foreign travel of members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine;

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Amendment 225

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5b. Is concerned about the paralysis of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU) and urges the relevant authorities to urgently appoint the remaining judges; highlights the need to swiftly fill the vacancies at the High Council of Justice (HCJ) to enable a quorum; calls on Ukraine to promptly approve a mid-term reform strategy for the judiciary and the Constitutional Court, accompanied by an action plan; calls for a revision of the CCU’s internal practices to address internal interference, including through the adoption of an ethical code for CCU judges;

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Amendment 226

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5b. Emphasises the importance of respecting the role and strengthening the capacities of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine; undertakes to continue its support to the ongoing efforts of the Verkhovna Rada to implement institutional reforms which aim at, inter alia, increasing its legislative capacity and quality, political oversight of the executive as well as transparency and accountability to citizens;

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Amendment 227

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5b. Acknowledges the progress made by Ukraine as regards rule of law and judicial and public administration reforms; calls for further and sustainable efforts enabling Ukraine to advance decisively on this path which remains critical for Ukraine’s progress in the enlargement process;

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Amendment 228

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5c. Welcomes the adoption of the law on law-making, which the Commission has assessed as paving the way for a strengthened legislative process after the lifting of martial law;

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Amendment 229

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5d. Welcomes the work of Ukraine’s Central Election Commission in updating the voter register, while underscoring elections may not be organized while the country is under martial law as a result of Russia’s war of aggression; notes the inherent challenges for any next election in Ukraine as a result of the displacement of persons, both internally and as refugees to other countries, as well as the risk of Russian malign interference; calls on the Commission, the Council of Europe and the OSCE to continue providing adequate assistance in this regard;

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Amendment 230

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on Ukraine to address the issues hindering judicial development; highlights the need for improvements in judicial independence and the fight against corruption;

6. Calls on Ukraine to implement genuine and comprehensive judicial reforms that address the root causes hindering judicial development, ensuring alignment with EU standards and preventing superficial changes that could impede EU accession, with particular emphasis on safeguarding the HQCJ’s institutional independence; highlights the general and pressing need for further improvements in judicial independence, especially with the help of transparent and merit-based selection, including in judicial governance bodies with the involvement of independent experts, and the fight against corruption;

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Amendment 231

Merja Kyllönen, Jonas Sjöstedt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on Ukraine to address the issues hindering judicial development; highlights the need for improvements in judicial independence and the fight against corruption;

6. Calls on Ukraine to address the issues hindering judicial development; highlights the need for improvements in judicial independence and the fight against corruption; calls on Ukraine to prioritize the establishment of an independent judiciary by safeguarding judicial appointments from political influence, increasing resources for judicial reforms, and implementing the reform action plan for anti-corruption institutions to ensure their independence and transparency, in line with EU standards;

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Amendment 232

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on Ukraine to address the issues hindering judicial development; highlights the need for improvements in judicial independence and the fight against corruption;

6. Calls on Ukraine to address the issues hindering judicial development; highlights the need for improvements in judicial independence, the fight against corruption, and vested interests, the fight against money laundering, as well as limiting the excessive influence of oligarchs;

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Amendment 233

Sergey Lagodinsky

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on Ukraine to address the issues hindering judicial development; highlights the need for improvements in judicial independence and the fight against corruption;

6. Calls on Ukraine to address the persistent challenges in judicial independence and the fight against high-level corruption, particularly through depoliticised appointment procedures, functional safeguards for judicial integrity, and enhanced international monitoring mechanisms to prevent selective justice;

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Amendment 234

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on Ukraine to address the issues hindering judicial development; highlights the need for improvements in judicial independence and the fight against corruption;

6. Calls on Ukraine to address the issues hindering judicial development; underlines that strengthening the rule of law and intensifying the fight against corruption are indispensable for building public trust and advancing Ukraine’s EU accession process;

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Amendment 235

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on Ukraine to address the issues hindering judicial development; highlights the need for improvements in judicial independence and the fight against corruption;

6. Calls on Ukraine to address the issues hindering judicial development; highlights the need to further improve judicial independence and step up the fight against corruption;

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Amendment 236

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6a. Is worried that according to a survey conducted by Info Sapiens at the request of the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) from September to November 2024 among the population and enterprises, almost 70 % of Ukrainians believe that the level of corruption has increased; notes that among the population, corruption is referred to as the second most pressing social problem and that the most corrupt sectors are considered to be the judiciary, customs and border control; notes that businesses single out customs, permitting and mining and public procurement in road construction and repair;

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Amendment 237

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6a. Welcomes Ukraine’s efforts to improve competition procedures and integrity assessments of judges, including the approval by the HCJ of unified integrity and ethics indicators for judges and candidates; highlights inconsistencies in the practices of the HCJ and the Supreme Court regarding disciplinary liability of judges; warns of possible setbacks in judicial reform if transparency and integrity are not ensured at all levels of the judicial selection process;

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Amendment 238

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6a. Stresses the importance of ensuring independence from the political influence of the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine (HQCJ) and calls on Ukraine to continue the practice of including international experts in the selection commission responsible for appointing HQCJ members to ensure transparent and merit-based selection, improve quality and integrity of the judiciary system, and increase public trust in it;

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Amendment 239

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6a. Stresses the importance of adhering to commitments made under international agreements, such as those with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), particularly concerning the reform of judicial governance bodies like the High Council of Justice (HCJ) and the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ), to demonstrate Ukraine's dedication to establishing a robust and independent judiciary;

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Amendment 240

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6a. Encourages Ukraine to continue to use international experts to assist in the development and capacity building of critical rule of law and public administration functions where there is a high risk of corruption, including in anti-corruption efforts, ensuring judicial independence, public administration reform and public procurement bodies;

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Amendment 241

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6a. Calls for the urgent establishment of a legal framework enabling the full and irreversible confiscation of frozen Russian sovereign assets and direct those funds to Ukraine’s reconstruction and compensation for war damage, in accordance with international law and existing legal principles on state responsibility;

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Amendment 242

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6b. Notes that, despite the improved legislative framework, the judiciary remains one of the sectors more vulnerable to corruption and political interference, as evidenced by repeated instances of high-scale corruption and undue influence in court and judicial institutions operations, including the CCU and HQCJ; underlines that ensuring transparency, integrity, and accountability in the judiciary - both in law and in practice - is vital to restoring public trust, which remains among the lowest across state institutions;

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Amendment 243

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6b. Urges Ukraine authorities to further enhance the implementation of a transparent and merit-based selection processes for prosecutors in management positions, including rigorous integrity checks and establishing a robust disciplinary framework for the judiciary;

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Amendment 244

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6b. Notes that revenues from windfall profits are insufficient and that the credibility of sanctions hinges on enforcement and reparations;

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Amendment 245

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6c. Notes with concern the critical shortage of judges, excessive workload in most courts, significant funding gaps, and the uneven distribution of cases among judges, all of which negatively affect the efficiency and quality of judicial proceedings and citizens’ access to justice; stresses the need to reduce workload through the use of mediation and procedural filtering mechanisms;

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Amendment 246

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6c. Urges the European Union and its Member States to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, which would fill the existing legal gap and ensure accountability of the highest political and military leadership of the Russian Federation;

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Amendment 247

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6c. Notes that Transparency International ranked Ukraine 105th of 180 countries (35/100 points) in its 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index;

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Amendment 248

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6d. Stresses that improving judicial education is a key success factor in judicial reform and an indispensable component to address critical staffing shortages in the judiciary; calls for the reform and modernisation of the outdated judicial training system, including the revision of training curricula and teaching methods, and restructuring of the National School of Judges;

Or. en

Amendment 249

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6d. Calls for the establishment of the Claims Commission for Ukraine to register and assess claims related to damages caused by the Russian aggression, and to provide fair and effective remedies;

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Amendment 250

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6e. Stresses the need to complete the digitalization of courts, including the allocation of adequate financial resources and appropriate training for staff;

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Amendment 251

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes the appointment of a new head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention and of independent auditors to assess the effectiveness of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine in investigating corruption; salutes the entry into force of the amended Criminal Code and of the Criminal Procedure Code; commends the adoption of the action plan for the implementation of the asset recovery strategy for 2024-2025 and related measures;

7. Welcomes the appointment of a new head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention and of independent auditors to assess the effectiveness of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine in investigating corruption; applaud the start of work and calls on the National Agency on Corruption Prevention to continue developing and implementing state anti-corruption policy in the field of natural resource management; salutes the entry into force of the amended Criminal Code and of the Criminal Procedure Code; commends the adoption of the action plan for the implementation of the asset recovery strategy for 2024-2025 and related measures; welcomes the Ukrainian authorities on the expansion of the staff of the Specialised Environmental Prosecutor’s Office of the Office of the Prosecutor General;

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Amendment 252

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes the appointment of a new head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention and of independent auditors to assess the effectiveness of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine in investigating corruption; salutes the entry into force of the amended Criminal Code and of the Criminal Procedure Code; commends the adoption of the action plan for the implementation of the asset recovery strategy for 2024-2025 and related measures;

7. Welcomes the appointment of a new head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) and commencement of the independent audit to assess the effectiveness of the National Anti Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) in investigating corruption; salutes the entry into force of the amended Criminal Code and of the Criminal Procedure Code, which will increase the efficiency of fighting corruption; notes, in particular, that the legal framework of plea bargaining was significantly improved; recognises the increase in the annual number of verdicts passed by the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC), along with increased number indictments submitted by the NABU and the SAPO to the HACC, showing steady progress in prosecutorial activity;

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Amendment 253

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes the appointment of a new head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention and of independent auditors to assess the effectiveness of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine in investigating corruption; salutes the entry into force of the amended Criminal Code and of the Criminal Procedure Code; commends the adoption of the action plan for the implementation of the asset recovery strategy for 2024-2025 and related measures;

Or. en

Amendment 254

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes the appointment of a new head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention and of independent auditors to assess the effectiveness of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine in investigating corruption; salutes the entry into force of the amended Criminal Code and of the Criminal Procedure Code; commends the adoption of the action plan for the implementation of the asset recovery strategy for 2024-2025 and related measures;

7. Welcomes the appointment of a new head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention and of independent auditors to assess the effectiveness of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine in investigating corruption; salutes the entry into force of the amended Criminal Code and of the Criminal Procedure Code; commends the adoption of the action plan for the implementation of the asset recovery strategy for 2024-2025 and related measures; welcomes the increase in high-level corruption investigations;

Or. en

Amendment 255

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7a. Recognises the increase in the annual number of verdicts passed by the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC), along with on annual basis increased number indictments submitted by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) to the HACC, showing steady progress in prosecutorial activity; notes the shortage of judges in the HACC and highlights the importance of launching another transparent competition for judges and providing them with sufficient resources;

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Amendment 256

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7a. Stresses the need for Ukraine to ensure independence of the High Anti-Corruption Court by launching another competition for judges and seeing through that the competition is conducted transparently, ensuring that the HACC ie equipped for proper functioning, inter alia, the number of personnel corresponding to the workload and the necessary premises;

Or. en

Amendment 257

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7a. Highlights the need to fill the vacant position of Prosecutor General; underlines the importance of strengthening the institutional independence of the office while also limiting the excessive powers currently conferred on the Prosecutor General;

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Amendment 258

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7a. Welcomes restoring asset declaration procedures and public access, improved conflict of interest regulations, and institutional independence for the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office;

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Amendment 259

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7b. Notes that the seats on the Judicial Selection Commission for the HQCJ previously held by international experts will now be filled by representatives of institutions that have not gone through the envisaged integrity reforms and that as a result, the integrity of the process of reforming judicial institutions and related appointments may be weakened;

Or. en

Amendment 260

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7b. Welcomes the adoption of the Law ‘On Lobbying’ as part of the de-oligarchisation action plan; stresses the need for a new, comprehensive de-oligarchisation strategy involving national and international experts and civil society organisations;

Or. en

Amendment 261

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7c. Encourages Ukraine authorities to continue working on reforming the governance of State owned enterprises (SOE) in line with OECD guidelines, in order to minimize the potential for patronage and to prevent corruption, including by publishing all SOE beneficial-ownership data, and ensuring that all major SOEs have independent, gender-balanced boards;

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Amendment 262

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Encourages Ukraine to safeguard the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions, including the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) by granting it broader independence from the Prosecutor General’s Office, and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), by guaranteeing timely and sustainable access to forensic expertise and autonomous wiretapping, and by ensuring transparent appointment processes and protecting such bodies from political influence; commends Ukraine for seeking to increase the staff of SAPO;

Or. en

Amendment 263

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Encourages Ukraine to safeguard the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions, including the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), by ensuring transparent appointment processes and protecting such bodies from political influence, including the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), by granting it broader independence from the Prosecutor General’s Office, and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, by guaranteeing timely and sustainable access to forensic expertise and autonomous wiretapping;

Or. en

Amendment 264

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Encourages Ukraine to safeguard the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions, including the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), by ensuring transparent appointment processes and protecting such bodies from political influence; commends Ukraine for having increased the staff of SAPO; notes that the enlarged staff requires proportionate financial and technical support;

Or. en

Amendment 265

Sergey Lagodinsky

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8a. Encourages Ukraine to further promote digitalisation of public services, public procurement and judicial processes as a tool to increase transparency, reduce corruption risks, and facilitate citizens’ access to justice and services;

Or. en

Amendment 266

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8a. Urges to enhance asset recovery efforts by adopting and ensuring proper implementation of the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) reform, in line with the Ukraine Facility Plan;

Or. en

Amendment 267

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8b. Urges Ukraine to adopt the draft law on sanctions circumvention and evasion, in line with the relevant EU directive’s best practices;

Or. en

Amendment 268

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8c. Emphasises the importance of further reform in financial control, including improving the monitoring performance by the State Audit Service and proper implementation of the Accounting Chamber reform to safeguard national spending;

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Amendment 269

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Acknowledges the findings of the addendum to the Second Compliance Report adopted by the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption on 22 November 2024, according to which Ukraine has implemented satisfactorily or dealt with in a satisfactory manner 18 out of 31 recommendations contained in that report; encourages Ukraine to fully implement the remaining recommendations, in particular introducing a system of random allocation of cases to individual prosecutors, defining more precisely disciplinary offences relating to prosecutors’ conduct and compliance with ethical norms, as well as extending the range of disciplinary sanctions available to ensure better proportionality and effectiveness, taking in account Ukraine's specific circumstances;

Or. en

Amendment 270

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Deplores the findings of the addendum to the Second Compliance Report adopted by the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption on 22 November 2024, which clearly demonstrates Ukraine’s failure to fully implement a substantial number of key recommendations, thereby confirming its current unsuitability for EU accession;

Or. en

Amendment 271

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Recalls that Ukraine is a key, resilient and reliable partner of the EU in the fight against FIMI, hybrid threats and hybrid warfare, both as a target and an object of information manipulation; calls for the EU and the Member States to scale up their efforts in combatting Russian disinformation about the war, by strengthening digital literacy, promoting fact-based narratives and holding social media platforms accountable for spreading harmful content by strictly enforcing the Digital Services Act; calls for the EU and its Member States to strengthen EU strategic communication, particularly to publicly set the record straight about the EU’s leading support to Ukraine – especially in light of claims that seek to diminish its contribution – to counter hybrid threats and grey zone activities, and to help preventing Russian interference in political, electoral, and other democratic processes in Ukraine and Europe;

Or. en

Amendment 272

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Expresses its concern with Ukraine's legislation on "collaboration" and its implementation, and notes reporting by Ukrainian civil society of in absentia procedures and poor factual support in court cases; encourages in this regard the Ukrainian authorities to ensure compliance with fundamental rights, to narrow down the discretion of investigative authorities, clearly differentiate between the elements of crimes and develop a unified approach for law enforcement agencies working on cases under Articles 111-1 and 111-2 of the Criminal Code; stresses that the success of the reintegration of liberated territories of Ukraine will depend on comprehensive Ukrainian legislation on the prosecution of persons involved in collaborationism and the practice of its application;

Or. en

Amendment 273

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Urges Ukraine to prioritise the strengthening of rule of law and the continuation of judiciary reform and the fight against corruption; strongly encourages the EU and Member States to enhance efforts and support in this regard; emphasises that progress in these areas will not only determine progress on the path towards EU membership but also success of the reconstruction and recovery in so far as strong rule of law enables the transparency and accountability of the process and improves the investment climate and trust of economic partners; Noting some serious issues in relation to the protection of whistleblowers, recommends the adoption of a robust whistle-blower-protection law in line with the EU acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 274

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Urges Ukraine to regulate virtual assets by adopting comprehensive legislation, designating a supervisory authority, conducting a risk assessment, and supporting the detection of financial crimes involving virtual assets. In this respect, welcomes the recent adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of draft law No. 11290 and urges the adoption of draft law No. 12207, which inter alia introduces European cybersecurity certification schemes and aims to align the Ukrainian legislation with EU standards;

Or. en

Amendment 275

Loucas Fourlas

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Calls for the integration of gender-sensitive approaches in the planning and implementation of reforms, especially in the judiciary, public administration, and anti-corruption sectors; underlines the importance of increasing the representation of women and minorities in Ukraine’s democratic institutions and post-war reconstruction process;

Or. en

Amendment 276

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Commends Ukraine’s ability to ensure educational continuity and reform, notably through digital tools, EU-supported programmes, and resilient public infrastructure development; encourages the Commission to expand support for Ukrainian students and institutions under Erasmus+, Horizon Europe and the EU4Youth programmes;

Or. en

Amendment 277

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Stresses, however, that merely focussing on a programmatic implementation is insufficient; is worried that according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index of Transparency International, many reforms in Ukraine are being implemented only formally, or their implementation is deliberately being stalled;

Or. en

Amendment 278

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Notes that the current state anti-corruption policy documents expire in 2025, and highlights the need to develop a State Anti-Corruption Program, which would take into account the opinion of civil society, set ambitious goals, clear criteria and relevant time frames;

Or. en

Amendment 279

Sergey Lagodinsky

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Stresses the importance of ensuring that any future constitutional or institutional reforms, including electoral and decentralisation reforms, are conducted transparently, inclusively, and in line with Venice Commission recommendations;

Or. en

Amendment 280

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Welcomes Ukraine’s ratification of the Rome statute of the International Criminal Court and the introduction of corresponding amendments to its Criminal Code;

Or. en

Amendment 281

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Encourages Ukraine to enhance the number of judges of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC);

Or. en

Amendment 282

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

b. Calls on the Verkhovna Rada to adopt the Law on the Constitutional Court in line with Venice Commission Opinions, ensuring a transparent selection procedure with international-expert participation and a two-thirds parliamentary majority for appointments;

Or. en

Amendment 283

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9b. Encourages the improvement of law enforcement capacities for financial investigations, notably by developing methodological guidance and clarifying roles to strengthen investigative capabilities, including in response to the growing use of money mules;

Or. en

Amendment 284

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9b. Calls on the Commission to include Ukraine in the recently developed EU rule-of-law toolbox, in order to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of democratic reforms ahead of EU accession;

Or. en

Amendment 285

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9c. Notes the impact of Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine’s judicial system, in particular the heavy burden of prosecuting collaborators which consumes vital judicial capacity. Encourages in this regard Ukrainian authorities to prioritise its prosecutorial efforts on the most significant cases of collaboration that undermine state security and in accordance with the Fourth Geneva Convention and fair trial guarantees. Further encourages Ukraine’s judicial authorities to ensure that relevant data about such cases is publicly available;

Or. en

Amendment 286

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Commends Ukraine’s commitment to upholding fundamental rights including the rights of persons belonging to national minorities, despite the ongoing Russian war of aggression; welcomes the recent adoption of the Action Plan for the Protection of the Rights of National Minorities until 2027 and encourages Ukraine to allocate the necessary resources for its implementation, as well as the implementation of national legislation related to the rights of persons belonging to national minorities; calls on Ukraine to ensure a regular, meaningful and substantive dialogue with the representatives of the national minorities, including in the implementation of the Action Plan;

Or. en

Amendment 287

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Expresses deep concern over Ukraine's ongoing failure to uphold fundamental rights, including freedom of religion, expression, and minority protections, despite the adoption of the Action Plan for the Protection of the Rights of National Minorities until 2027. Reports of state actions against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, suppression of dissent, and discriminatory practices against national minorities highlight systemic issues that contravene European standards. Stresses that such violations are incompatible with the values and obligations of EU membership and must be addressed comprehensively and without delay;

Or. en

Amendment 288

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Commends Ukraine’s commitment to upholding fundamental rights despite the ongoing Russian war of aggression; welcomes the recent adoption of the Action Plan for the Protection of the Rights of National Minorities until 2027, which aims to harmonise Ukrainian legislation with European standards; calls for specific efforts to promote gender equality, including measures to combat gender-based violence, and to ensure full participation of women in public life and post-war reconstruction.

Or. en

Amendment 289

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Commends Ukraine’s commitment to upholding fundamental rights despite the ongoing Russian war of aggression; welcomes the recent adoption of the Action Plan for the Protection of the Rights of National Minorities until 2027, which aims to harmonise Ukrainian legislation with European standards and encourages Ukraine to proceed with its implementation;

Or. en

Amendment 290

Kinga Gál, Viktória Ferenc

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Acknowledges Ukraine’s commitment to upholding fundamental rights despite the ongoing Russian war of aggression; takes note of the recent adoption of the Action Plan for the Protection of the Rights of National Minorities until 2027, which aims to harmonise Ukrainian legislation with European standards;

Or. en

Amendment 291

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Observes Ukraine’s declared commitment to upholding fundamental rights despite the ongoing Russian war of aggression; welcomes the recent adoption of the Action Plan for the Protection of the Rights of National Minorities until 2027, which aims to harmonise Ukrainian legislation with European standards;

Or. en

Amendment 292

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Recalls that the protection of freedom of religion and belief, as enshrined in Article 10 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, is a non-negotiable requirement for EU membership; strongly condemns the ongoing campaign of state pressure against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), including the detention and intimidation of clergy, closures of places of worship, and the adoption of legislation aimed at banning or severely restricting its activities; stresses that such targeted repression of a major religious community has no place in a country aspiring to join the European Union; insists that Ukraine must immediately cease discriminatory measures under the guise of national security and fully align its practices with international human rights obligations;

Or. en

Amendment 293

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Strengthening Democratic Resilience

Recognises Ukraine’s role at the frontline of hybrid warfare, particularly in the field of information security;

underlines the importance of Ukraine-EU strategic cooperation in countering foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), including through the implementation of the Joint Security Commitments of 7 March 2024;

Welcomes importance of Ukraine’s active engagement in the European Democracy Shield initiative;

Calls for the full involvement of Ukraine as EU candidate country in the European Democracy Shield initiative and stresses that Ukraine’s future EU membership will enhance the Union’s ability to respond to disinformation and hybrid threats.

Or. en

Amendment 294

Emmanouil Fragkos

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. expresses concern at the findings of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination1a, which noted that the 2021 Ukrainian law on indigenous peoples recognises only three groups - the Crimean Tatars, the Karaims and the Krymchaks - excluding other ethnic groups traditionally present, such as 8 330 000 Russians, 240 000 Greeks and people of Greek origin, 40 000 Orthodox Gagauz, 151 000 Romanians, 156 000 Hungarians, 144 000 Poles, 100 000 Armenians and 80 000 Lemkos; calls on Ukraine to review the framework for the recognition and protection of national minorities in accordance with UN standards and Council of Europe recommendations

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1a CERD 2024, Summary Record, 113th session – Review of Ukraine’s compliance with the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

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Amendment 295

Michał Dworczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Strongly condemns the brutal measures perpetrated by the Russian Federation and Belarus against Ukrainian children, including forced displacements, deportations, illegal adoptions and compulsory Russification; underlines that these measures constitute a serious infringement of international law which may be marked by the features of genocide within the meaning of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide; calls for steps to be taken to ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all unlawfully deported children to Ukraine and for those responsible for these crimes to be held accountable;

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Amendment 296

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Condemns in the strongest terms the unlawful deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation to Russia and Belarus, in violation of international humanitarian law; recalls that such acts may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, as confirmed by international investigations; urges the EU and its Member States to support all legal and humanitarian efforts for safe return of these children and to ensure accountability for those responsible;

Or. en

Amendment 297

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Recognises the challenges in maintaining unbridled access to pluralistic media in Ukraine as a result of Russia’s war of aggression, including the collapse in the advertising market, media closures due to financial and security challenges, problems with blackouts, and the mobilisation-related staff shortage in the market. In spite of these challenges, encourages all stakeholders to advance media pluralism as a crucial component of the EU accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 298

Kinga Gál, Viktória Ferenc

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Regrets that the largest organisation representing the interests of Hungarian minority was excluded from the Council of Public Associations of National Minorities (Communities) of Ukraine, which was involved in drawing up the Action Plan for the Protection of the Rights of National Minorities until 2027 and that, as a result, the plan does not fully reflect the concerns of all minority communities living in Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 299

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Notes the important role played by Ukraine’s civil society in supporting the domestic reform processes; emphasises the need to engage with the civil society in all areas of public and political life including in the legislative process; underlines the importance of continuing efforts to preserve and strengthen Ukraine’s internal political consensus around Ukraine’s European path;

Or. en

Amendment 300

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 301

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Calls on the Ukrainian authorities to immediately lift all restrictions on trade union leader Grigoriy Osovyi and ensure that no trade unionist is subject to judicial harassment, arbitrary detention, or state repression; urges the Commission and the EEAS to actively monitor the state of labour rights in Ukraine, in close cooperation with ETUC and the ILO;

Or. en

Amendment 302

Loucas Fourlas

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Recognises the increased risks of human trafficking, especially for women and children, in conflict and post-conflict settings; calls on the Ukrainian authorities, with EU support, to strengthen detection mechanisms, and to collaborate with civil society to ensure the protection and rehabilitation of victims in line with the EU Anti-Trafficking Directive;

Or. en

Amendment 303

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Welcomes the changes adopted to revise the Laws on national minorities, notably on state language, media and education; stresses the need to ensure the implementation of the reform and to provide the necessary resources to this end; welcomes the creation of the Council of National Minorities on 31 May 2024;

Or. en

Amendment 304

Sergey Lagodinsky

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Emphasises the importance of ensuring a safe and enabling environment for civil society organisations, including human rights defenders and LGBTQI+ activists, and calls on Ukrainian authorities to take steps to prevent harassment, smear campaigns and violence targeting civic actors;

Or. en

Amendment 305

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Calls for the updating the National Human Rights Strategy and developing an action plan for its implementation;

Or. en

Amendment 306

Kinga Gál, Viktória Ferenc

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10b. Emphasises that, according to the Copenhagen criteria, countries wishing to join the European Union must guarantee respect for minority rights; notes also that Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union enshrines the fundamental values of the EU, including the protection of minority rights and that Article 49 stipulates that candidate countries must respect these values; underlines that the rights of persons belonging to national minorities should be protected, in line with the Constitution of Ukraine and Ukraine’s international commitments; reiterates furthermore, that Ukraine is expected to implement in good faith relevant bilateral agreements with EU Member States according to the Negotiating Framework and Ukraine’s commitments made in June 2024;

Or. en

Amendment 307

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10b. Strongly condemns the coercive and abusive conscription practices in Ukraine, including forced detentions, physical mistreatment, and degrading treatment of individuals seeking to avoid military service; deplores the use of violence and intimidation in recruitment efforts, which constitute clear violations of human dignity and international human rights standards; stresses that such practices are incompatible with the values Ukraine aspires to uphold as an EU candidate country; demands that Ukrainian authorities immediately end any unlawful mobilization tactics, launch independent investigations into all reported abuses, and hold perpetrators accountable;

Or. en

Amendment 308

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10b. Welcomes the July 2024 amendments to the Law on National Minorities providing bilingual education pathways; calls for comprehensive teacher-training programmes and for the swift adoption of the draft Anti-Discrimination Law covering sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. Calls for further consideration and implementation of pending Venice Commission recommendations in relation to the Law on National Minorities;

Or. en

Amendment 309

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10b. Supports enhanced EU assistance to Ukraine in the field of physical rehabilitation and prosthetic care, especially for injured soldiers, mine victims and amputees; stresses the importance of developing a national prosthetics and rehabilitation system with EU and Member State support; encourages partnerships with European medical institutions to enhance capacity, training, and access to modern equipment;

Or. en

Amendment 310

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10b. Calls on the Commission to systematically include trade unions and civil society in Ukraine in the design and monitoring of EU financial support and reforms; insists that the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and all relevant ILO conventions must be respected throughout the pre-accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 311

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10b. Encourages amending the legislative framework defining the mandate of the Ombudsman of Ukraine to fully align with the EU acquis, and ensuring the institution’s independent funding;

Or. en

Amendment 312

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10b. Calls on Ukraine to continue to strongly oppose and step up action to combat all forms of discrimination;

Or. en

Amendment 313

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10b. Encourages Ukraine to continue its dialogue with Hungary on the protection of national minorities;

Or. en

Amendment 314

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10c. Expresses deep concern over the erosion of media freedom in Ukraine, exemplified by the continued operation of the state-controlled "United News" Telemarathon. While initially established as a wartime measure, the Telemarathon has evolved into a tool for disseminating government narratives, often at the expense of independent journalism and media pluralism. Reports indicate that opposition-aligned media outlets have been excluded from participation, leading to a homogenized media landscape that suppresses diverse viewpoints and critical reporting. Such practices undermine the principles of freedom of expression and are incompatible with the democratic values upheld by the European Union. Calls on Ukrainian authorities to restore a pluralistic media environment by ensuring equal access for independent and opposition media, refraining from censorship, and upholding the highest standards of press freedom as a fundamental criterion for EU accession;

Or. en

Amendment 315

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10c. Commends Ukraine’s ratification of the Istanbul Convention (June 2023) and the launch of a significant number of survivor-support centres; recognises the difficulty of maintaining such support during war-time but underlines the negative impact of the war on domestic and gender-based violence trends and the need to address this impact; welcomes Ukraine's submission of its State report to GREVIO and the civil society shadow reports; while underscoring the challenges, encourages Ukraine to dedicate sustainable funding to combat domestic and gender-based violence and support victims thereof and to maintain close cooperation with civil society in this regard;

Or. en

Amendment 316

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10c. Welcomes draft laws aimed at improving the fundamental rights of LGBTI+ persons and other marginalised groups, such as the draft law 5488 tackling hate crimes, draft law 12252 providing civil partnerships for all couples, and draft law 9103 on the Institute of Registered Partnerships; urges that these bills are put to vote without delay to achieve compliance with ECtHR jurisprudence;

Or. en

Amendment 317

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10c. Calls for greater EU support for psychosocial and rehabilitation services in Ukraine, particularly for war veterans, internally displaced persons and children affected by trauma; highlights the need to scale up mental health programmes and ensure long-term recovery and reintegration;

Or. en

Amendment 318

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10c. Urges the Ukrainian authorities to take concrete and verifiable steps to protect freedom of expression, minority rights, and the rights of LGBTQ+ persons; stresses that the protection of fundamental rights must not be subordinated to security or wartime imperatives;

Or. en

Amendment 319

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10c. Underlines the importance of respecting and protecting the rights of persons belonging to the diverse ethnic, linguistic, religious and national minorities;

Or. en

Amendment 320

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10d. Takes note of the adoption of the law that will allow the Orthodox parishes from Ukraine to disaffiliate from the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate and to decide freely onto their new hierarchical affiliation; notes that Romanian Orthodox parishes in Ukraine submitted in August 2024 a request for the recognition of the religious association “Romanian Orthodox Church in Ukraine " to which Romanian Orthodox parishes disaffiliating from the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate may adhere; notes with concern the press release from October 2024 of the Romanian Orthodox Patriarchy which stated that “Ukrainian authorities have unjustifiably postponed, for an unspecified period, the legal recognition of the religious association 'Romanian Orthodox Church of Ukraine', although it meets all the conditions required by the Ukrainian legislation in force”1a; calls on the Ukrainian authorities to register, without further delay, the religious association “Romanian Orthodox Church in Ukraine";

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1a https://stirileprotv.ro/divers/decizia-ucrainei-care-a-suparat-biserica-ortodoxa-romana-am-luat-act-cu-regret.html

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Amendment 321

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10d. Welcomes Ukraine’s ratification of the Istanbul Convention and the updates to its National Action Plan 1325 to address the evolving challenges of war; Encourages Ukraine to improve the Law "On the Principles of Preventing and Combating Discrimination in Ukraine" and the Criminal Code of Ukraine on hate crimes according to international standards, and introducing the necessary legislative changes to implement the Istanbul Convention;

Or. en

Amendment 322

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10d. Recognises the vital role of tens of thousands of registered civil society organisations in providing humanitarian aid and other forms of support in response to Russia’s war of aggression;

Or. en

Amendment 323

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10e. Welcomes that civil society organisations (CSOs) in Ukraine continue to operate in an environment that is overall enabling; acknowledges the important contributions that CSOs make to Ukraine’s reform efforts; Welcomes the adoption of the Law on Public Consultations by the Verhovna Rada to ensure that civil society remains an important part of Ukrainian democratic processes and decision-making; while noting instances of pressure against CSO representatives, encourages Ukraine’s judicial authorities to strengthen existing mechanisms, including through judicial action, to protect civil society activists; Urges Ukraine to ensure that financial reporting requirements and regulation of beneficial ownership of legal entities does not unduly affect the functioning and independence of CSOs; welcomes the continued support for CSOs through the Ukraine Facility’s Civil-Society Window;

Or. en

Amendment 324

Loucas Fourlas

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10b. Urges respect for religious and cultural heritage in temporarily occupied areas, including 485 already destroyed sites, places of worship and sacred sites; recalls the experience of Cyprus where such sites have suffered systematic desecration, and underlines the responsibility of all parties to protect cultural heritage in line with international conventions;

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Amendment 325

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Welcomes Ukraine’s active participation in regional initiatives, such as its leadership in the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum and the coordination of cross-border trade projects with Poland;

Or. en

Amendment 326

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11a. Recalls that the accession process should not be misused to settle bilateral disputes, to obstruct a merit-based progress on the European path or outweigh the broader strategic interests of the Union, but they must rather be addressed through open dialogue and genuine cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 327

Sergey Lagodinsky

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11a. Encourage Ukraine`s active participation within the Eastern Partnership and the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly as the `integration leader` that takes over the role of promoter of European values and pro-European reforms vis a vis other partner countries.

Or. en

Amendment 328

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11a. Welcomes the recent Joint Communication by the European Commission and the High Representative on the European Union’s strategic approach to the Black Sea region and the opportunities to cooperate with Ukraine within this framework;

Or. en

Amendment 329

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 330

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Welcomes and encourages any attempts by Ukraine and the EU Member States to address unresolved aspects of historic bilateral and regional relations, for example the Volhynia massacre, in the spirit of true and sincere reconciliation, and with respect for the EU values of human dignity, historical truth and good neighbourly relations; believes that with the good will of all parties concerned, a patient reconciliation process will heal the wounds of the past; welcomes, in this context, the ongoing talks between the Polish and Ukrainian authorities, which have led to the resumption of the excavation of graves of Polish citizens on Ukrainian territory in April 2025; hopes for the process to be continued with the clear aim of providing the victims with a dignified burial and remembrance;

12. Welcomes and encourages any attempts by Ukraine and the EU Member States to address unresolved aspects of historic bilateral and regional relations in the spirit of true and sincere reconciliation, and with respect for the EU values of human dignity, historical truth and good neighbourly relations; believes that with the good will of all parties concerned, a patient reconciliation process will heal the wounds of the past;

Or. en

Amendment 331

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 332

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Welcomes and encourages any attempts by Ukraine and the EU Member States to address unresolved aspects of historic bilateral and regional relations, for example the massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia committed by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), in the spirit of true and sincere reconciliation, and with respect for the EU values of human dignity, historical truth and good neighbourly relations; believes that with the good will of all parties concerned, a patient reconciliation process will heal the wounds of the past; welcomes, in this context, the ongoing talks between the Polish and Ukrainian authorities, which have led to the resumption of the excavation of graves of Polish citizens on Ukrainian territory in April 2025; calls for the process of exhumations not to be delayed and to be carried out under the supervision of Polish observers, including the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN); hopes for the process to be continued with the clear aim of providing the victims with a dignified burial and remembrance;

Or. en

Amendment 333

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Urges Ukraine to actively address the unresolved issue of the Volhynia massacre; stresses that reconciliation demands full and unconditional access to historical records, legal guarantees for exhumations, and formal recognition of past atrocities; welcomes, in this context, the ongoing talks between the Polish and Ukrainian authorities, which have led to the resumption of the excavation of graves of Polish citizens on Ukrainian territory in April 2025; calls on Ukrainian authorities to remove all administrative and political barriers with the clear aim of providing the victims with a dignified burial and remembrance;

Or. en

Amendment 334

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Welcomes and encourages efforts by Ukraine and the EU Member States to address unresolved tensions in bilateral and regional relations in the spirit of true and sincere reconciliation, and with respect for the EU values including mutual respect, human dignity, critical assessment of historical events and good neighbourly relations; believes that with the good will of all parties concerned, any reconciliation process will be approached constructively aiming at mutual understanding and progress; welcomes, in this context, the ongoing talks of Ukrainian authorities with the Member States governments, which have led to the steadfast progress, including recent developments regarding different approaches to historical events relevant to Ukraine and Poland; calls upon the Member States to act in good faith when resolving any similar issues and to refrain from using them as a precondition for Ukraine’s EU accession;

Or. en

Amendment 335

Michał Dworczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Welcomes and encourages any attempts by Ukraine and the EU Member States to address unresolved aspects of historic bilateral and regional relations, for example the Volhynia massacre, in the spirit of true and sincere reconciliation, and with respect for the EU values of human dignity, historical truth and good neighbourly relations; believes that with the good will of all parties concerned, a patient process of historical truth-telling, without which there can be no reconciliation or healing of the wounds of the past; welcomes, in this context, the ongoing talks between the Polish and Ukrainian authorities, which have led to the resumption of the excavation of graves of Polish citizens on Ukrainian territory in April 2025; hopes for the process to be continued with the clear aim of providing the victims with a dignified burial and remembrance;

Or. pl

Amendment 336

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12a. Expresses regret at the recent discovery of intelligence-gathering activities by Hungarian security agencies in the south-western Zakarpattia region of Ukraine; expresses regret at Hungary’s systematic policies aimed at undermining Ukraine’s self-defence efforts and exploiting issues related to the Hungarian minority in Ukraine for political gain, thereby hindering Ukraine’s progress towards EU integration;

Or. en

Amendment 337

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12a. Calls on Ukraine to accelerate the full implementation of EU animal welfare legislation, as agreed in the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area agreement (DCFTA), which is crucial for facilitating increased exports of animal-based products to the EU;

Or. en

Amendment 338

Michał Dworczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12a. Welcomes the renewal in spring 2025 of joint Polish-Ukrainian projects in the area of cultural heritage protection;

Or. pl

Amendment 339

Michał Dworczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12b. Underlines that Ukraine’s integration into the EU should take into consideration the economic interests of the EU Member States, in particular the countries neighbouring Ukraine; points to the need to ensure fair competition, particularly in the agricultural and transport sectors, in order to avoid destabilising the economies of border areas; calls on the Commission to support the sectors most exposed to the impacts of trade liberalisation in the context of Ukraine’s accession, in particular farmers, who are particularly vulnerable to unequal competition from large agricultural concerns;

Or. pl

Amendment 340

Jonas Sjöstedt, Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13a. Expresses serious concern over a series of labour laws adopted in 2022 and 2023 that significantly undermine workers’ rights, including the introduction of zero-hours contracts, restrictions on collective bargaining in small and medium-sized enterprises, and reduced protections for women and vulnerable groups; notes that many of these reforms were initiated before the war and contradict the European Social Charter; stresses that such measures risk undermining Ukraine’s accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 341

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13a. Commends Ukraine for continuing structural economic reforms despite the challenges of war; encourages the authorities to place a stronger emphasis on the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are vital for fostering innovation, job creation and regional growth; underlines that improving the investment climate and facilitating access to the EU single market will further strengthen Ukraine’s resilience and economic recovery;

Or. en

Amendment 342

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13a. Calls for continuous progress in decentralisation reform and strengthening self-governance on the local level; welcomes the launching of the Phase III of EU and Member States supported U-LEAD with a budget of EUR 62 million until the end of 2027 focused on enhancing local self-government and fostering a resilient recovery at the local and regional levels;

Or. en

Amendment 343

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13a. Salutes the adoption of the legislation necessary to reform the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine, which represents the precondition for allowing the Bureau to combat tax evasion and economic crime more effectively;

Or. en

Amendment 344

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Recalls the adoption of the Law on Local Public Service in 2023 and encourages the Ukrainian Government to adopt a systemic approach to forthcoming public administration reforms by establishing a clear vision and structured implementation strategy;

14. Recalls the adoption of the Law on Local Public Service in 2023 and encourages the Ukrainian government to adopt a systemic approach to forthcoming public administration reforms by establishing a clear vision and structured implementation strategy; welcomes the recent adoption by the Verkhovna of Draft Law No. 8222, which standardises the remuneration system for civil servants so as to improve governance efficiency while meeting European standards for public service management, and calls for its quick implementation;

Or. en

Amendment 345

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Emphasises the need to build up the institutional and administrative capacity required to secure the long-term success and impact of the accession-related reforms, not only in legislation, but also in practice; Recalls the adoption of the Law on Local Public Service in 2023 and encourages the Ukrainian Government to adopt a systemic approach to forthcoming public administration reforms by establishing a clear vision and structured implementation strategy;

Or. en

Amendment 346

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Lucia Yar, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Encourages Ukraine to make progress on the approval of draft law No. 4298 with a view to aligning local state administration reforms with EU standards, by establishing a balanced legal framework for supervision in line with the principle of proportionality and the European Charter of Local Self-Government that does not violate the competences, prerogatives and self-governing functions of local authorities; recalls its demand for the introduction of a legal personality for local and regional public authorities;

15. Encourages Ukraine to make progress on the approval of the amendments to the law on local state administration with a view to aligning local state administration reforms with EU standards, by establishing a balanced legal framework for supervision in line with the principle of proportionality and the European Charter of Local Self-Government that does not violate the competences, prerogatives and self-governing functions of local authorities; recalls its demand for the introduction of a legal personality for local and regional public authorities;

Or. en

Amendment 347

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15a. Expresses its deep concern regarding recent legislative developments in Ukraine that risk undermining fundamental labour rights, including the right to collective bargaining and trade union representation. In particular, it notes with alarm the adoption of laws such as Law No. 5371 and Law No. 5161, which introduce parallel labour regimes that significantly weaken protections for workers in small and medium enterprises and expand fixed-term contracts at the expense of secure employment. The Parliament recalls the joint statement of the ETUC and Pan-European Regional Council (PERC) condemning these laws as contrary to ILO conventions and the European Social Charter;

Or. en

Amendment 348

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15a. Underlines the need for labour and social legal reforms in Ukraine and encourages Ukraine to align its national labour and social legislation with EU standards, particularly in the areas of employment, social policy, equal opportunities; calls on the EU Commission to provide additional support to advance this progress;

Or. en

Amendment 349

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15a. Calls on Ukraine to continue the approximation of labour standards, in particular as regards freedom of assembly and social dialogue; emphasises the need for broad consultations with trade unions and civil society and recommends to make use of expertise by the International Labour Organization on the matter;

Or. en

Amendment 350

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15b. Urges the Ukrainian authorities to fully align all labour legislation with the EU acquis and international labour standards, as a prerequisite for further progress in the accession process. It calls for a thorough and transparent review of recent reforms in consultation with independent trade unions, in particular the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) and the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU), and underlines the need to respect ILO Convention No. 87 on Freedom of Association and Convention No. 98 on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining;

Or. en

Amendment 351

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15c. Expresses concern about reports of state interference in trade union affairs, including attempts to seize union property and to delegitimise representative organisations. It urges the Ukrainian government to refrain from any actions that threaten trade union independence and to guarantee full legal protection against anti-union practices;

Or. en

Amendment 352

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Calls on Ukraine to continue making progress in the implementation of the Ukraine Plan, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/7921 ;

16. Calls on Ukraine to continue making progress in the implementation of the Ukraine Plan, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/7921; taking into account the values and standards on which it is based; calls on the EU and Ukraine to ensure dialogue with civil society representatives and local authorities on the implementation and quality of reforms carried out under the Plan;

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1 Regulation (EU) 2024/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 February 2024 establishing the Ukraine Facility, OJ L, 2024/792, 29.2.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/792/oj.

Or. en

Amendment 353

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16a. Welcomes Ukraine’s progress in partially adopting animal welfare legislation, albeit with significant delays to the commitments made under the DCFTA; encourages Ukraine to make further progress in adopting Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport, taking into account the ongoing revision of this legislation within the EU, which is crucial for meeting EU production standards and facilitating increased exports of animal-based products to the EU; calls on the EU and its Member States to provide Ukraine with financial and technical assistance in this regard;

Or. en

Amendment 354

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16a. Underlines the necessity to closely intertwine Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery process with its EU accession-related reforms in order to turn the reconstruction into an overall modernisation and support the country’s transformation into a modern European welfare state and market economy and prospective EU member state; expresses its conviction that the process for Ukraine’s reconstruction and economic and social recovery must be firmly based on the principles of social fairness and inclusion, gender equality, sustainability and green transition, local ownership, transparency and accountability;

Or. en

Amendment 355

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16a. Welcomes the findings of the fourth Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4), jointly conducted by the World Bank, the UN, the European Commission and the Government of Ukraine, which estimate the damage from Russia’s war at $176 billion and reconstruction needs over the next decade at $524 billion; stresses that these figures must be taken into account in EU budget planning, particularly in the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework;

Or. en

Amendment 356

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16a. Expresses concern over the increasing concentration of ownership and foreign control of Ukraine’s land, agriculture, and extractive sectors; calls on the Commission to assess the risks posed to Ukraine’s sovereignty, democratic governance, and equitable development by such trends; urges transparency, public accountability, and national interest safeguards in all privatisation and investment processes;

Or. en

Amendment 357

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16a. Calls on the Commission, in the ongoing negotiations on the review of the EU-Ukraine DCFTA, not to further liberalise trade in agricultural products until Ukraine fully complies with EU agricultural standards and regulations; stresses that further trade liberalisation under current conditions would place unfair competitive pressure on the agricultural sectors of EU Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 358

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16a. Encourages Ukraine to engage more meaningfully with civil society representatives with regards to implementation of indicators under Ukraine Plan and stresses the need for the EU to provide an effective platform for civil society engagement on the issue;

Or. en

Amendment 359

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16b. Encourages Ukraine and EU Member States to cooperate closely with a view to maximizing the potential economic participation of Ukraine’s refugee and diaspora population to ensure resilience and inclusivity of Ukraine’s ongoing and future economic recovery and reconstruction;

Or. en

Amendment 360

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16b. Recalls that Ukraine’s natural wealth—including arable land, mineral resources, and energy infrastructure—should benefit its people and not be subject to exploitative arrangements; stresses that EU integration must promote economic justice and sustainable development;

Or. en

Amendment 361

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16c. Highlights the negative effects of trade liberalisation and structural reforms on Ukraine’s agricultural sector; urges the Commission to carry out a comprehensive social impact assessment of the accession process on rural communities and smallholder farmers; stresses that land ownership transparency and anti-monopoly regulations must be enforced before further integration of agricultural markets;

Or. en

Amendment 362

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16c. Welcomes that EU-oriented exports accounted for 63 % of total exports in 2024, up from 42 % in 2021, reflecting successful trade re-orientation;

Or. en

Amendment 363

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16d. Highlights the resilience and importance of the agricultural sector (19 % of GDP, 53 % of goods exports) but underlines the need to diversify value chains and the benefit of swiftly adopting EU phytosanitary standards;

Or. en

Amendment 364

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16e. Calls on the Commission and Member States to fully use the potential of Ukraine's innovative defence industrial base and to speed up the integration of Ukrainian and European defence industrial bases in the interest of long term security on the entire European continent; underscores the importance of Ukraine's effective inclusion in the EDIP Regulation and encourages the Commission to explore further opportunities for similar action;

Or. en

Amendment 365

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Welcomes the substantial progress made on energy sector reforms and Ukraine’s alignment with the objectives of the European Green Deal;

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Or. en

Amendment 366

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Welcomes the substantial progress made on energy sector reforms and Ukraine’s alignment with the objectives of the European Green Deal;

17. Welcomes the substantial progress made on energy sector reforms and Ukraine’s alignment with the objectives of the European Green Deal; underlines the need to further bolster Ukraine’s energy security by deepening its integration into the EU energy market - including through the synchronisation of Ukraine’s electricity grid with continental Europe and enhanced cooperation on gas storage and supply - as well as by accelerating the deployment of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures; stresses that reducing dependence on Russian energy and strengthening the resilience of critical energy infrastructure remain key to Ukraine’s economic stability and strategic autonomy;

Or. en

Amendment 367

Jonas Sjöstedt, Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Welcomes the substantial progress made on energy sector reforms and Ukraine’s alignment with the objectives of the European Green Deal;

17. Welcomes the substantial progress made on energy sector reforms and Ukraine’s alignment with the objectives of the European Green Deal; underlines that the war has caused severe and long-lasting damage to Ukraine’s environment, including the destruction of ecosystems, contamination of water and soil, and the targeting of industrial and energy infrastructure; calls for a comprehensive environmental recovery strategy to be supported by the EU as part of Ukraine’s reconstruction;

Or. en

Amendment 368

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Welcomes the substantial progress made on energy sector reforms and that Ukraine has aligned itself with the objectives of the European Green Deal;

17. Welcomes the substantial progress made on energy sector reforms; deplores the fact that Ukraine, in the same manner as the EU Member States, has committed itself to the European Green Deal, which will prove to be a regulatory burden and will mean additional costs for ordinary citizens; points out that the European Green Deal will weaken European industrial competitiveness, with the resulting threat of industrial production moving to countries that do not observe such ambitious climate targets;

Or. fi

Amendment 369

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Welcomes the substantial progress made on energy sector reforms and Ukraine’s alignment with the objectives of the European Green Deal;

17. Welcomes the substantial progress made on energy sector reforms and Ukraine’s alignment with the objectives of the European Green Deal; encourages Ukraine to integrate the just transition principle in energy reforms to mitigate social impact and support vulnerable groups;

Or. en

Amendment 370

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17a. Underscores that Ukraine has substantial potential as a provider of energy and energy-intensive products to the rest of Europe; Recognises that Russia’s war of aggression has targeted and destroyed relevant networks and plants. Urges Ukraine to use reconstruction to build-back-better, using the most climate friendly technologies and processes, investing in renewable energy sources and energy-efficiency, and minimizing the impact on the environment throughout the production chain. Welcomes the Commission’s continued engagement in this area to support Ukraine’s energy sector reform, including reconstruction and green transition;

Or. en

Amendment 371

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17a. Stresses the importance of the EU supporting Ukraine to build back better on a foundation of environmental and social sustainability; calls on the EU and Ukraine to continue building coalitions with international partners for Ukraine’s green recovery and to support the work of the High-Level Working Group on Environmental Consequences from the War;

Or. en

Amendment 372

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17b. Calls for advancing implementation of existing commitments under the Ukraine Plan and the Energy Community packages, including unbundling of regional energy distribution companies;

Or. en

Amendment 373

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17b. Considers the international recognition of ecocide as a war crime crucial to ensure full legal accountability for Russia and consequent compensation for Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 374

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17c. Stresses that the most cost-effective and reliable solution for Ukraine’s energy sector, following Russia’s attacks on its energy infrastructure, is replacing its fossil fuel-based power plants with decentralised, energy-efficient and clean energy technologies; calls for further investments in solar and wind renewable energy in Ukraine, which also hold a significant potential for the creation of green jobs;

Or. en

Amendment 375

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17d. Calls on the Commission and the Ukrainian authorities to strategically use the funds under the Ukraine Facility to prioritise investments in renewable energy sources, which are critical to ensure long-term energy security, environmental sustainability and economic resilience both in Ukraine and in the rest of the continent;

Or. en

Amendment 376

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Commends Ukraine for adopting its national energy and climate plan;

18. Commends Ukraine for adopting its national energy and climate plan; also commends Ukraine for entering into a memorandum of understanding with Sweden concerning enhanced cooperation within civil nuclear power, security of supply and industry’s green transition;

Or. sv

Amendment 377

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Commends Ukraine for adopting its national energy and climate plan;

18. Commends Ukraine for adopting its national energy and climate plan and encourages it not to backtrack on its commitments concerning Green Deal alignment outlined in the Plan; Encourages Ukraine further to proceed with the alignment of its environmental policies with the EU acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 378

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Commends Ukraine for adopting its national energy and climate plan;

18. Commends Ukraine for adopting its National Energy and Climate Plan, coordinating and planning energy and climate policies by 2030, with specific targets including a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and an increased share of renewable energy;

Or. en

Amendment 379

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Commends Ukraine for adopting its national energy and climate plan;

18. Notes that Ukraine has adopted a national energy and climate plan;

Or. en

Amendment 380

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Malik Azmani, Michał Kobosko, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18a. Welcomes the successful development and implementation of the Solidarity Lanes, which have enabled Ukraine to bypass Russia’s Black Sea blockade and export a variety of goods to global markets via the neighbouring EU Member States and Moldova; commends the fact that, despite the war atrocities incurred and the significant drop in its grain production, Ukraine played a key role in preventing a global food crisis, as via the “Grain from Ukraine” humanitarian food programme, launched by President Zelenskyy in 2022, more than 170,000 tonnes of wheat have been provided to countries in the worst food crises, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen; notes that the vast majority of Ukraine’s grain exports are destined for developing countries, rather than the EU internal market;

Or. en

Amendment 381

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18a. Notes the strategic importance of developing and expanding railway corridors linking Ukraine with the EU through the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), serving both civilian and military logistical purposes as part of a broader dual-use infrastructure strategy; encourages continued efforts to align Ukraine’s digital and transport standards with those of the EU, thereby facilitating trade, mobility and secure communication; stresses that improved connectivity will not only support Ukraine’s economic recovery and integration but also enhance the EU’s strategic depth and preparedness in the region;

Or. en

Amendment 382

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18a. Encourages the development of nuclear energy in Ukraine; stresses that Ukraine should not be pressured to close its nuclear reactors as a condition for EU accession, as occurred in Bulgaria, Slovakia and Lithuania; stresses that European nuclear companies should play a leading role in the modernisation of Ukraine’s nuclear fleet; encourages Ukraine to align its regulatory framework with international standards in order to facilitate foreign investment, and to continue its efforts to eliminate its dependence on Russian nuclear fuel and technology;

Or. en

Amendment 383

Michael Gahler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18a. Urges Ukraine to effectively fight illegal logging in accordance with sustainable forestry management and environmental protection standards, such as illegal logging in the primeval Carpathian forests; calls for the EU to contribute to preventing illegal logging in connection with the unlawful Svydovets ski resort project; encourages Ukraine to invest in ecologically and environmentally safe and sustainable tourist infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 384

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18a. Stresses that the EU and its Member States should not be excluded from future partnerships with Ukraine on mineral resources; underlines the importance of developing a long-term, mutually beneficial strategy for the extraction and processing of CRMs in Ukraine, to partially alleviate the Union’s excessive external dependence on such materials;

Or. en

Amendment 385

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18a. Acknowledges Ukraine’s expertise within civil nuclear power and stresses that this expertise will strengthen the work towards energy security and fossil freedom in the EU. underscores the importance of increased energy collaboration between the EU and Ukraine even before the membership negotiations have been concluded;

Or. sv

Amendment 386

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18 a. Calls on Ukraine to ensure the protection of the country’s valuable ecosystems (the ‘Emerald Network’ areas, Natura 2000) and old-growth forests from intensive economic activity and align itself in this regard with the EU acquis and Ukraine commitments under the Regulation (EU) 2024/792;

Or. en

Amendment 387

Merja Kyllönen, Jonas Sjöstedt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18a. Calls on Ukraine that a circular economy strategy to be drawn up, covering in particular the utilisation of construction waste, material circulation and low-carbon solutions in reconstruction in a resource-efficient and environmentally friendly manner;

Or. en

Amendment 388

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18a. Encourages Ukraine to continue developing energy interconnections with neighbouring Member States and regional partners, including the Republic of Moldova, with a view to further integration in the EU energy market;

Or. en

Amendment 389

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18a. Encourages Ukraine to continue developing energy interconnections with neighbouring Member States and regional partners such as the Republic of Moldova, with a view to further integration in the EU energy market;

Or. en

Amendment 390

Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Michał Kobosko, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18b. Welcomes the ambitious plans and progress so far to boost transport connectivity between Ukraine and the EU and the updated road and railway maps of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), notably extending four European Transport Corridors into Ukraine and Moldova and downgrading routes leading to the borders with aggressor country; notes that the costs of railway development projects in Ukraine will total €4.45 billion by 2030; calls on the Commission and the Member States to allocate all the necessary funds to enhance intended transport connectivity and resilience in Ukraine up to 2050, including the further updating the TEN-T maps;

Or. en

Amendment 391

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18b. Calls on the Verkhovna Rada and the Ukrainian government to amend Law No. 12089, which allows the legalisation of land ownership illegally withdrawn from the state, including forests and water bodies, to private individuals, which is not in line with EU acquis as the Law in its current form includes legal uncertainties that will make the return of such land to the state impossible;

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Amendment 392

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18b. Acknowledges the progress of Ukraine’s integration into EU transport and digital connectivity initiatives; notes in particular the steps taken to include Ukraine in the EU’s free roaming area, eliminating mobile roaming charges between Ukraine and the EU for citizens and businesses;

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Amendment 393

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18b. Underlines the importance of strengthening connectivity, interoperability, safety, sustainability and capacity of transport links between the EU and Ukraine in line with the Association Agreement;

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Amendment 394

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18b. Underlines the importance of strengthening connectivity, interoperability, safety, sustainability and capacity of transport links between the EU and Ukraine;

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Amendment 395

Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18c. Highlights the importance of further aligning with the EU acquis on transport to ensure quality mobility and passengers rights; calls for the effective implementation of Regulation No. 1370/2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and road, as part of the indicators under the Ukraine Facility related to the separation of public service obligations (PSO) and non-PSO activities; emphasises the need to align Ukrainian transport operations with EU internal market rules and compensation mechanisms, which is crucial for the sustainable recovery of the Ukrainian transport sector;

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Amendment 396

Merja Kyllönen, Jonas Sjöstedt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18c. Recommends that all reconstruction projects require a gender impact assessment and a minimum 30% participation of women in planning and implementation in aim to promote gender equality and the economic empowerment of Ukrainian women; calls on that Ukraine would launch a state program that provides training, mentoring, and microloans to war-affected veterans, youth, and displaced groups to start small businesses and green jobs;

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Amendment 397

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18c. Expresses concern about attempts to narrow the scope of environmental impact assessment (EIA) rules, particularly in draft law No. 13227-1, which could have significant environmental consequences;

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Amendment 398

Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18d. Notes, with concern, the challenges that remain in building administrative capacity for full implementation of the EU environmental acquis, in particular on biodiversity, and with public participation in decision-making; calls on the Commission to provide further technical and financial assistance to Ukraine in this regard;

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Amendment 399

Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18e. Underlines the importance of environmental safeguards in ensuring the Green Recovery of Ukraine; calls on the Commission to further support Ukraine with the implementation of Environmental Impact Assessment procedures, in particular in the forestry and agriculture sectors, and Strategic Environmental Assessment procedures; calls on the Commission to further support Ukraine with aligning its legislation with the Renewable Energy Directive, in particular the sustainability criteria for bioenergy;

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Amendment 400

Merja Kyllönen, Jonas Sjöstedt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18e. It is strongly recommended that the special needs of both people disabled in war and people with disabilities and minority groups be taken into account, and that government programs introduce accessibility criteria and culturally sensitive practices to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and other vulnerable groups;

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Amendment 401

Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18f. Calls on the Commission to assist Ukraine in maintaining progress towards a high degree of sufficiency of its Emerald Network concerning the Areas of Special Conservation Interest;

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Amendment 402

Dan Barna, Michał Kobosko, Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Recommends that the Commission swiftly open negotiating clusters with Ukraine to advance the country’s EU membership bid at the fastest pace possible, subject to its continued implementation of the EU acquis and the completion of the reforms it has undertaken;

19. Commends the smooth and rapid progress of the bilateral screening of Ukrainian legislation for alignment with the EU acquis communautaire; welcomes the Commission’s positive assessment and its green light for the opening of the first cluster ‘Fundamentals’; regrets the continued blockage of the opening of the cluster; strongly recommends the opening of the first and subsequent clusters during 2025, conditional on the continued implementation of the EU acquis and the completion of the required reforms; calls on the Member States to refrain from imposing ad hoc additional conditions;

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Amendment 403

Petar Volgin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Considers any acceleration of Ukraine’s EU accession process as premature, in light of serious and unresolved concerns regarding systemic corruption, human rights violations - including restrictions on freedom and forced conscription, democratic backsliding, and the deteriorating rule of law; stresses that the opening of negotiating clusters is unjustified while such fundamental deficiencies persist; underlines that proceeding with accession talks under these circumstances would severely undermine the credibility of the EU’s enlargement policy and the Copenhagen criteria;

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Amendment 404

Merja Kyllönen, Jonas Sjöstedt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Recommends that the Commission without delay opens negotiating clusters with Ukraine to advance the country’s EU membership bid at the fastest pace possible, subject to its continued implementation of the EU acquis and the completion of the reforms it has undertaken; recognises Ukraine’s significant reforms and commitment, and calls for increased EU support to accelerate Ukraine’s integration through targeted financial and technical assistance programs;

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Amendment 405

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Is worried about the Commission's push to open all negotiation chapters for Ukraine's EU membership in 2025 and about leaked plans for a future broader "super fund", combining agricultural funding with cohesion and defence expenditures; stresses that this attempt to rush through the accession process is ideologically driven, also going against an explicit warning by former Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker;

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Amendment 406

Kinga Gál, Viktória Ferenc

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Recommends that the Commission open negotiating clusters with Ukraine when the conditions are met, subject to its continued implementation of the EU acquis and the completion of the reforms it has undertaken;

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Amendment 407

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19a. Calls on the Ukrainian government to ensure transparency in the implementation of “RebuildUkraine”, along with the consultation and participation of civil society and at-risk groups in society, in particular as regards respect for fundamental rights and rule of law, as well as non-discriminatory distribution and use of EU funds;

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Amendment 408

Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19a. Reiterates that there can be no fast-track to EU membership for Ukraine; insists that each step must be based on clear benchmarks and full alignment with the Copenhagen criteria, with particular emphasis on implementation rather than legislative formalism;

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Amendment 409

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 a. Underlines that both Ukraine and the EU would benefit from progressive integration of the country into EU policies and programmes, alongside the formal accession negotiations;

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Amendment 410

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19a. Welcomes the approval of Ukraine’s 2030 National Renewable Energy Action Plan, targeting a 27.1% renewable energy share in final consumption;

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Amendment 411

Thijs Reuten

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19b. Repeats its calls to enhance the EU’s capacity to act by reforming its decision-making, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting on the intermediate steps in the accession process, in particular on the start of negotiations and the opening and closing of individual negotiating clusters and chapters;

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Amendment 412

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19b. Supports the ongoing efforts of the Energy Efficiency Fund and the newly established Decarbonisation Fund; calls on the EU and Member States to ensure the financial sustainability of these instruments, particularly in the context of reconstruction and integration of renewables in housing;

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Amendment 413

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19b. Encourages the Ukrainian government to include earmarks on projects part of the implementation of “RebuildUkraine” that would address the needs of LGBTI people within its national recovery plan, as LGBTI people have specific needs resulting from the war;

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Amendment 414

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19c. Supports the ongoing efforts of the Energy Efficiency Fund and the newly established Decarbonisation Fund; calls on the EU and Member States to ensure the financial sustainability of these instruments, particularly in the context of reconstruction and integration of renewables in housing;

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Amendment 415

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19d. Emphasises the need for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all Russian military personnel and equipment from the premises of the ZNPP and all other nuclear sites in Ukraine; stresses that any form of military presence or activity at nuclear facilities is unacceptable and endangers civilian populations across borders;

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Amendment 416

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19e. Expresses grave concern over Russia’s continued membership and influence within the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), despite its repeated violations of the IAEA’s core principles of nuclear safety and non-interference; calls on the EU and its Member States to advocate for greater scrutiny of Russia’s role within the IAEA and to explore reforms ensuring that aggressor states cannot undermine the neutrality and credibility of international nuclear oversight;

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Amendment 417

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19f. Supports the strengthening of Ukraine’s nuclear safety and radiological emergency response capabilities, including through technical and financial assistance from the EU and international partners; calls for the establishment of an EU-led initiative to reinforce nuclear security, safeguard critical infrastructure, and prevent radiological incidents stemming from Russian aggression;

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Amendment 418

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19g. Urges the Commission and Member States to include nuclear safety as a central component of Ukraine’s recovery and EU integration strategy, ensuring alignment with the EU acquis on nuclear energy and radiation protection under the Euratom framework;

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Amendment 419

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 h (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19h. Expresses grave concerns at credible public reports, that the Russian Federation intends to sever the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) from the Ukrainian electricity grid and forcibly integrate it into the Russian energy system; stresses that such actions would constitute not only a major violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and international law, but also pose a significant risk to nuclear safety, as ZNPP was not designed for abrupt grid redirection under wartime conditions;

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Amendment 420

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 i (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19i. Urges the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to publicly and unequivocally oppose any plans to connect ZNPP to the Russian grid, and to increase pressure on the Russian Federation to cease all engineering works aimed at reconfiguring the plant’s connectivity;

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Amendment 421

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 j (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19j. Strongly condemns any attempts by the Russian Federation to engineer de facto annexation of Ukrainian critical infrastructure, particularly in the nuclear energy sector; underlines that the redirection of energy flows from ZNPP would deepen Ukraine’s energy vulnerability, further weaponise energy supply, and create a dangerous precedent for the illicit capture of civil nuclear assets in conflict zones;

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Amendment 422

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 k (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19k. Emphasises that the potential forced grid redirection of ZNPP towards Russian Federation would undermine Ukraine’s energy security and hinder the country’s alignment with the EU’s energy market rules under the Energy Community Treaty and the European Green Deal;

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Amendment 423

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 l (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19l. Stresses that the integrity and resilience of Ukraine’s nuclear infrastructure is not solely a national issue, but a shared European responsibility; calls for coordinated contingency planning and increased cross-border cooperation among EU Member States to respond to potential nuclear threats emanating from Russian actions in Ukraine;

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Amendment 424

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission.

20. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Ukrainian President, Government and Parliament, and to the Member States of the EU, the Council and the Commission.

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