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DRAFT REPORT (2025/2167(INI))

On a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly

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Committee on Foreign Affairs · Rapporteur: Andrey Kovatchev

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This draft report recommends that the Council, Commission and High Representative promote effective multilateralism with the UN at its core, defend international law and the UN Charter, and support UN reform including Security Council reform and limiting the veto. It also addresses peace and security issues: condemns Russia's war in Ukraine, urges de-escalation in the Middle East, opposes unilateral changes in the Taiwan Strait, and supports disarmament and non-proliferation. On sustainable development and human rights, it calls for integrating human rights into development, countering disinformation, protecting religious minorities, and advancing global health.

Committee position. The rapporteur recommends that the Council, Commission and High Representative adopt the listed priorities for the 81st UN General Assembly session.

Key points

  1. Recommends supporting effective multilateralism with the UN at its core, promoting international law and the UN Charter principles.
  2. Calls for defending universal human rights, democracy, equality and the rule of law in line with 2025 Council Conclusions.
  3. Urges support for ambitious UN system reforms, including the UN80 agenda, and a comprehensive UNSC reform to make it more effective and accountable, limiting the veto with a view to revoking it.
  4. Encourages member states to coordinate in UN bodies, reform the special rapporteur system, and ensure vetting and oversight of UN staff.
  5. Recommends strengthening cooperation with partners like the US and exploring an EU-style qualified majority voting system for binding UNGA resolutions.
  6. Reaffirms condemnation of Russia's war against Ukraine, calls for a ceasefire and just peace, and supports legal mechanisms to use frozen Russian assets for reconstruction.
  7. Expresses concern over Middle East confrontation and Iran's destabilising role, urging de-escalation and a two-state solution.
  8. Calls for diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, opposing unilateral changes and supporting Taiwan's participation in international organisations.
  9. Recommends engaging with the UN on conflict prevention and peacebuilding, recognising the role of peace operations and adapting them to today's security landscape.
  10. Calls for safeguarding non-proliferation and arms control frameworks, and strengthening instruments against chemical and biological weapons.
  11. Emphasises the EU's role as largest donor of official development assistance and leveraging Global Gateway as a values-based alternative.
  12. Calls for prioritising the fight against disinformation amplified by online platforms and large language models, and for protecting freedom of religion and belief.

Who is affected

  • The Council, Commission and High Representative are the addressees of the recommendations.
  • UN member states, including EU member states, are encouraged to coordinate and reform UN bodies.
  • Russia, China, North Korea and Iran are mentioned as actors whose actions the EU should counter.
  • Taiwan is to be supported for meaningful participation in international organisations.

Figures and deadlines

  • Two thirds of members representing two thirds of the population for binding UNGA resolutions.

Legal basis: Articles 21, 34 and 36 TEU; Articles 208, 214 and 220 TFEU