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Draft report (2025/2111(INI)) 2025-11-17

Reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries

Committee on Development

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Amendment 1

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to Article 208(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),

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Amendment 2

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to Articles 3(5) and 21 of the Treaty on European Union,

– having regard to Articles 3(5) and 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU),

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Amendment 3

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Citation 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Commission’s Toolbox on the Human Rights Based Approach of 30 June 2021 SWD(2021) 179 final,

Or. en

Amendment 4

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Commission proposal of 16 June 2025 for a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council establishing Global Europe (COM(2025)0551),

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Or. en

Amendment 5

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Citation 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2024/1351 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2024 on asylum and migration management, amending Regulations (EU) 2021/1147 and (EU) 2021/1060 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 604/20132 ,

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2 OJ L, 2024/1351, 22.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1351/oj.

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Amendment 6

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Citation 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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2 OJ L, 2024/1351, 22.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1351/oj.

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Amendment 7

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Citation – a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Commission’s Toolbox on the Human Rights Based Approach of 30 June 2021 SWD(2021) 179 final,

Or. en

Amendment 8

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Citation 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Commission proposal of 11 March 2025 for a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council establishing a common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union, and repealing Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and the Council, Council Directive 2001/40/EC and Council Decision 2004/191/EC (COM(2025)0101),

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Or. en

Amendment 9

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Citation 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 10

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 11

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Commission Communication of 27 April 2022 COM(2022) 657 on Attracting skills and talent to the EU, the Talent Partnerships,

Or. en

Amendment 12

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Pact for the Mediterranean,

Or. en

Amendment 13

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Citation 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa,

– having regard to the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) and the European Court of Auditors Special Report 17/2024: the EU Trust Fund for Africa,

Or. en

Amendment 14

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Citation 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa,

– having regard to the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) and the European Court of Auditors Special Report 17/2024: the EU Trust Fund for Africa,

Or. en

Amendment 15

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa,

– having regard to the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, and the European Court of Auditors Special Report 17/2024 on the fund,

Or. en

Amendment 16

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Citation 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa,

– having regard to the European Court of Auditors Special Report 17/2024 on the the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa,

Or. en

Amendment 17

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Citation 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 4 June 2025 entitled ‘European water resilience strategy’,

Or. en

Amendment 18

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Citation 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, 1951 and its 1967 New York Protocol,

Or. en

Amendment 19

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Citation 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regards to the 1951 Convention and 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees,

Or. en

Amendment 20

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Citation 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to “New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants” adopted by UN General Assembly on 3 October 2016,

Or. en

Amendment 21

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, 1951,

Or. en

Amendment 22

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, adopted on 10 December 2018,

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Or. de

Amendment 23

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Citation 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, adopted on 10 December 2018,

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Or. en

Amendment 24

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Citation 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, adopted on 10 December 2018,

– having regard to the UN General Assembly resolution of 10 December 2018 titled ‘Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration’,

Or. en

Amendment 25

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Citation 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the UN General Assembly, New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants resolution of 3 October 2016,

Or. en

Amendment 26

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Citation 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Global Compact on Refugees of 2 August 2018,

Or. en

Amendment 27

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted at the UN Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015 in New York and establishing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and in particular to the SDG 10.7 target calling for countries to facilitate the orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people through planned and well-managed migration policies,

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Or. en

Amendment 28

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Citation 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 29

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 30

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Citation 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the UN resolution 70/1 entitled ‘Transforming our World – the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, adopted at the UN Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015 in New York and establishing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),

Or. en

Amendment 31

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Citation 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the OECD DAC guidelines on migration-related activities in official development assistance (ODA) and the associated Toolkit,

Or. en

Amendment 32

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Citation 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the OECD DAC guidelines on migration-related activities in official development assistance (ODA) and the associated Toolkit,

Or. en

Amendment 33

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Citation 13 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (European Convention on Human Rights, 1950),

Or. en

Amendment 34

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Citation 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the landmark decision of the UN Human Rights Committee in the case of Teitiota v. New Zealand recognising that that people fleeing climate-related and natural disasters have a valid claim for international protection,

Or. en

Amendment 35

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Citation 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to its resolution of 7 May 2025 on the European Water Resilience Strategy,

Or. en

Amendment 36

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Citation 14 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the DEVE study on “The role of EU development cooperation in addressing irregular migration in Africa” (October 2025),

Or. en

Amendment 37

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the principles on ODA-eligibility of migration-related activities in articles 143 and 144 of OECD Converged Statistical Reporting Directives for the Creditor Reporting System and the Annual DAC Questionnaire (DCD/DAC(2024)40/FINAL) and their toolkit,

Or. en

Amendment 38

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Citation 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the study from October 2025, requested by the DEVE committee1d,

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1d https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2025/754485/EXPO_STU(2025)754485_EN.pdf

Or. en

Amendment 39

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital -A (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

-A. whereas the Union development cooperation policy should have as its primary objective the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty and the principle of Policy Coherence for Development;

Or. en

Amendment 40

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas migration is driven by complex and interrelated factors such as disinformation, human trafficking, armed conflict, political instability, economic hardship and poverty, food insecurity and environmental degradation4 ; whereas development cooperation aims to tackle these factors driving irregular migration;

A. whereas migration and mobility, peace, good governance, stability, inclusive growth and sustainable development are strongly interlinked; whereas migration is driven by complex and interrelated macro- and micro-level factors such as armed conflict, political instability, economic hardship and poverty, food and water insecurity and environmental degradation and climate change as well as individual aspirations and connections4; whereas development cooperation can contribute to tackle factors driving forced displacement and irregular migration; whereas economic opportunities and conditions in countries of origin have a greater impact on migration decisions than restrictive measures or higher unemployment in countries of destination, where deteriorating security in countries of origin constitutes a strong and consistent push factor;

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4 Essentials of Migration Management, 'Drivers of international migration', https://emm.iom.int/handbooks/global-context-international-migration/drivers-international-migration.

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Amendment 41

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas migration is driven by complex and interrelated economic, social, political and environmental factors such as poverty and lack of opportunities, political instability, armed conflict, war, persecution, food and water insecurity, environmental changes, as well as family reasons and individual aspirations4; whereas development cooperation plays a fundamental role in tackling these factors by eradicating poverty, promoting sustainability in all its dimensions, addressing global challenges through international partnerships that uphold and promote European values and interests, and contribute to peace and prosperity in the world; whereas development projects can facilitate safe, orderly, regular and responsible migration, which consequently helps eradicate human smuggling and trafficking;

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4 Essentials of Migration Management, 'Drivers of international migration', https://emm.iom.int/handbooks/global-context-international-migration/drivers-international-migration.

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Amendment 42

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas migration is driven by complex and interrelated factors such as poor governance, armed conflict, political instability, marginalisation or discrimination of socioeconomic or ethnic groups, economic hardship and poverty, limited access to social protection mechanisms, inadequate service provision, food insecurity, climate change and environmental degradation4 ; whereas development cooperation aims to tackle these factors driving irregular migration;

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4 Essentials of Migration Management, 'Drivers of international migration', https://emm.iom.int/handbooks/global-context-international-migration/drivers-international-migration.

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Amendment 43

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas migration is driven by complex and interrelated factors such as armed conflict, political instability, economic hardship, inequality and poverty, food insecurity, climate changes and environmental degradation4; whereas development cooperation has as its primary objective the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty;

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4 Essentials of Migration Management, 'Drivers of international migration', https://emm.iom.int/handbooks/global-context-international-migration/drivers-international-migration.

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Amendment 44

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas migration is driven by complex and interrelated factors such as disinformation, human trafficking, armed conflict, political instability, economic hardship and poverty, food insecurity and environmental degradation4; whereas development cooperation aims to tackle these factors driving irregular migration;

A. whereas effective migration management also requires the stepping-up of border controls, the strengthening of cooperation with countries of origin and transit, and the combating of criminal networks that exploit vulnerable persons; whereas support for local development and stability in partner countries helps address the root causes of migration in a sustainable manner;

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4 Essentials of Migration Management, 'Drivers of international migration', https://emm.iom.int/handbooks/global-context-international-migration/drivers-international-migration.

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Amendment 45

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas migration is driven by complex and interrelated factors such as lack of security, disinformation, human trafficking, armed conflict, political instability, economic hardship and poverty, food insecurity and environmental degradation4 ; whereas development cooperation aims to tackle these factors driving illegal migration;

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4 Essentials of Migration Management, 'Drivers of international migration', https://emm.iom.int/handbooks/global-context-international-migration/drivers-international-migration.

Or. en

Amendment 46

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A a. whereas the primary objective of EU’s development cooperation policy is the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty as per Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to contribute to the achievement of the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals;

Or. en

Amendment 47

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A a. whereas following 2015, European migration strategies and integration programs largely failed to meet their aims, and the continued presence of uncontrolled migration has increasingly become a source of social tension and public insecurity throughout Europe;

Or. en

Amendment 48

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Aa. whereas development cooperation must fulfil criteria of effectiveness and reciprocity, based on verifiable results and on a concrete commitment by partner countries on the control of migration flows and on border management;

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Amendment 49

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A a. whereas increased fragility related to climate change and environmental degradation, depletion and overexploitation of natural resources and greater inequality could result in more populations being displaced;

Or. en

Amendment 50

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A b. whereas migration can contribute to sustainable development and inclusive growth in both countries of origin and destination, and inter regionally, whereas population movements happen as well out of Europe to partner countries, underscoring the importance of equal and mutual beneficial partnerships; whereas investing in partner countries fosters mutual development and stability for EU and its partner countries;

Or. en

Amendment 51

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital A b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A b. whereas migration remained an urgent challenge for the European Union and its partner countries in the Middle East and in the Africa that requires joint efforts to address risks related to security, economic development and stability;

Or. en

Amendment 52

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A c. whereas 117.3 million people had been forced to flee their homes globally due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order, including 42.5 million of them being refugees, 67.8 million internally displaced people (IDPs), and 8.42 million asylum seekers, as of June 2025;1a

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1a https://www.unhcr.org/about-unhcr/overview/figures-glance

Or. en

Amendment 53

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A d. whereas the majority of migrants, refugees and internally displaced people remain in the Global South; whereas the economic burden is heavier in those countries affected than in Europe and affects their own social and economic cohesion and development; whereas development cooperation plays a crucial role in supporting the socio-economic integration of displaced populations and host communities and the protection of people in vulnerable situations, including women and children;

Or. en

Amendment 54

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas since 2015, the EU has been facing unprecedented migration flows, with over 8.5 million requests for asylum submitted in EU Member States5 ;

B. whereas since 2015, approximately 8.5 million asylum requests were submitted in in EU Member States5; whereas the large majority of displaced population is hosted in countries in the Global South; whereas development cooperation plays a crucial role in supporting the socio-economic integration of displaced populations and host communities and the protection of vulnerable groups, including women and children;

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5 EU Agency for Asylum, '3.4. Data on applications for international protection', https://euaa.europa.eu/asylum-report-2025/34-data-applications-international-protection?utm.

Or. en

Amendment 55

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas since 2015, the EU has been facing unprecedented migration flows, with over 8.5 million requests for asylum submitted in EU Member States5;

B. whereas since 2015 the EU has been facing unprecedented migration flows, which have put major strain on the reception capacity, social cohesion and security of Member States, and whereas it is therefore necessary to strengthen the external dimension of European development policies to address these challenges at their root, given that over 8.5 million requests for asylum have been submitted in EU Member States5 ;

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5 EU Agency for Asylum, '3.4. Data on applications for international protection', https://euaa.europa.eu/asylum-report-2025/34-data-applications-international-protection?utm.

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Amendment 56

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas since 2015, the EU has been facing unprecedented migration flows, with over 8.5 million requests for asylum submitted in EU Member States5 ;

B. whereas since 2015, the EU has been facing unprecedented migration flows, with over 8.5 million requests for asylum submitted in EU Member States5 ; whereas the large majority of migrants coming to Europe are coming through legal ways;

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5 EU Agency for Asylum, '3.4. Data on applications for international protection', https://euaa.europa.eu/asylum-report-2025/34-data-applications-international-protection?utm.

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Amendment 57

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas since 2015, the EU has been facing unprecedented migration flows, with over 8.5 million requests for asylum submitted in EU Member States5 ;

B. whereas in recent years irregular arrivals to the EU have decreased significantly;

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5 EU Agency for Asylum, '3.4. Data on applications for international protection', https://euaa.europa.eu/asylum-report-2025/34-data-applications-international-protection?utm.

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Amendment 58

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas since 2015, the EU has been facing unprecedented migration flows, with over 8.5 million requests for asylum submitted in EU Member States5 ;

B. whereas since 2015, over 8.5 million requests for asylum submitted in EU Member States5 ;

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5 EU Agency for Asylum, '3.4. Data on applications for international protection', https://euaa.europa.eu/asylum-report-2025/34-data-applications-international-protection?utm.

Or. en

Amendment 59

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas the aim of asylum policies is to provide protection to those facing persecution, war, serious human rights violations, while large-scale movement of people across continents, not qualified for protection, runs counter to the original spirit of asylum, transforming it into a channel for economic migration;

Or. en

Amendment 60

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas an estimated 123.2 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations and events seriously disturbing the public order, at the end of 20241a;

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1a https://www.unhcr.org/global-trends-report-2024

Or. en

Amendment 61

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital B b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B b. whereas the large majority of displaced population is hosted in countries in the Global South;

Or. en

Amendment 62

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital B c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B c. whereas at the end of 2023, 75.9 Million people were living in internal displacement, according to the 2024 Global Report on Internal Displacement1b;

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1b https://www.internal-displacement.org/global-report/grid2024/

Or. en

Amendment 63

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital B d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B d. whereas extreme weather and climate change are intensifying hunger, insecurity, and displacement across Africa, impacting every facet of socio-economic development1c;

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1c https://library.wmo.int/viewer/69495/?offset=#page=1&viewer=picture&o=bookmark&n=0&q= The World Meteorological Organization’s latest State of the Climate in Africa 2024

Or. en

Amendment 64

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas 4.3 million people migrated to the EU from non-EU countries in 2023, not including asylum seekers and refugees from Ukraine under temporary protection6 ;

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6 Eurostat, 'Migration to and from the EU', https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Migration_to_and_from_the_EU.

Or. en

Amendment 65

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas 4.3 million people migrated to the EU from non-EU countries in 2023, not including asylum seekers and refugees from Ukraine under temporary protection6 ;

C. whereas 4.3 million people migrated to the EU from non-EU countries in 2023, not including asylum seekers and refugees from Ukraine under temporary protection, a 18 % decrease compared to 2022 6 ; whereas since 2016, irregular arrivals to the EU have significantly decreased and are continuing in a downward trend and the total number of irregular border crossings at the EU’s external borders in 2024 was just over 239,000 - a 38% drop from the previous year, and has dropped even further in 2025;1a

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1a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20170629STO78630/asylum-and-migration-in-the-eu-facts-and-figures#:~:text=country%20of%20origin.-,Irregular%20border%20crossings%20into%20the%20EU,on%20the%20Western%20Balkan%20route.

6 Eurostat, 'Migration to and from the EU', https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Migration_to_and_from_the_EU.

Or. en

Amendment 66

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas 4.3 million people migrated to the EU from non-EU countries in 2023, not including asylum seekers and refugees from Ukraine under temporary protection6 ;

C. whereas 4.3 million people migrated to the EU from non-EU countries in 2023, an 18% decrease compared to 2022, not including asylum seekers and refugees from Ukraine under temporary protection6 ; whereas most third country nationals arrive to the EU regularly; whereas the recognition rate for protection seekers in the EU was on average 43% in 2023;1a

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1a https://euaa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/publications/2024-02/EUAA_Latest_Asylum_Trends_.pdf

6 Eurostat, 'Migration to and from the EU', https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Migration_to_and_from_the_EU.

Or. en

Amendment 67

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas 4.3 million people migrated to the EU from non-EU countries in 2023, not including asylum seekers and refugees from Ukraine under temporary protection6 ;

C. whereas 4.3 million people migrated to the EU from non-EU countries in 2023, meaning a decrease of around 18% in the total number of immigrants to the EU from non-EU countries was observed, while emigration from the EU to non-EU countries increased by around 25%;

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6 Eurostat, 'Migration to and from the EU', https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Migration_to_and_from_the_EU.

Or. en

Amendment 68

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas in 2024, EU countries granted protection status to 437 900 asylum seekers, up 6.9% compared with 2023 (409 530), being the highest value since the peaks recorded after the refugee crisis related to the war in Syria in 2016 and 2017; whereas the recognition rate at the EU level, being the share of all positive decisions among the total number of decisions, was 51.4% for first instance decisions in 2024;

Or. en

Amendment 69

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas irregular migration is a term to identify persons moving outside regular migration channels, which may also include other categories of migrants, such as refugees, asylum seekers seeking international protection, who might not have any other choice than to use irregular migrant channels;

Or. en

Amendment 70

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas UN member states have committed to achieving the SDGs by 2030; whereas only 17 % of SDG targets are on track, nearly half are showing minimal or moderate progress, and progress on over a third has stalled or even regressed below 2015 baseline levels;

Or. en

Amendment 71

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ca. whereas only around 20 % of asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected leave the EU through voluntary return or removal;

Or. de

Amendment 72

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C b. whereas the SDG target 10.7 calls for countries to facilitate the orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people through planned and well-managed migration policies;

Or. en

Amendment 73

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C b. whereas in 2023, around 1.3 million non-EU citizens were found to be illegally present in the EU;

Or. en

Amendment 74

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital C c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C c. whereas the accelerating impacts of climate change, including droughts, floods, and natural disasters, increasingly contribute to displacement, particularly in vulnerable regions of the Global South; whereas migration flows are often linked to the scarcity of natural resources, including water; whereas 2.2 billion individuals worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water; whereas the European Water Resilience Strategy aims at promoting water resilience and ensuring access to improved drinking water and sanitation for at least 70 million individuals through reinforced country and regional engagement under the Global Gateway;

Or. en

Amendment 75

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital C c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C c. whereas in 2023, a total of 484 000 non-EU citizens received an order to leave the EU country they were staying in but only around 91 000 non-EU citizens returned outside the EU, following an order to leave the territory of a specific EU country;

Or. en

Amendment 76

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital C d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C d. whereas more than 59 million people are currently displaced within their own countries;

Or. en

Amendment 77

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital C e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C e. whereas the most frequent international migration journeys are between neighbouring countries;

Or. en

Amendment 78

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas many countries of origin of asylum applicants are low-income countries or developing economies, such as Afghanistan, Syria, Bangladesh, Mali and Tunisia; whereas the acceptance rate for asylum seekers from some of these countries is quite low7 ;

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7 EU Agency for Asylum, 'Latest Asylum Trends 2024 - Annual Analysis', https://euaa.europa.eu/publications/latest-asylum-trends-2024-annual-analysis.

Or. en

Amendment 79

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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7 EU Agency for Asylum, 'Latest Asylum Trends 2024 - Annual Analysis', https://euaa.europa.eu/publications/latest-asylum-trends-2024-annual-analysis.

Or. en

Amendment 80

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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7 EU Agency for Asylum, 'Latest Asylum Trends 2024 - Annual Analysis', https://euaa.europa.eu/publications/latest-asylum-trends-2024-annual-analysis.

Or. en

Amendment 81

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas many countries of origin of asylum applicants are low-income countries or developing economies, such as Afghanistan, Syria, Bangladesh, Mali and Tunisia7;

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7 EU Agency for Asylum, 'Latest Asylum Trends 2024 - Annual Analysis', https://euaa.europa.eu/publications/latest-asylum-trends-2024-annual-analysis.

Or. en

Amendment 82

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Da. whereas immigrants from non-EU countries are on average net recipients of state benefits throughout their lifespan8;

8 Bélanger, Alain et. al.: Projecting the net fiscal impact of immigration in the EU, Luxembourg 2020, p. 47.

Or. de

Amendment 83

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Da. whereas economic cooperation and private investment are vital tools for reducing poverty and aid dependency, stimulating sustainable local growth in partner countries;

Or. it

Amendment 84

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D a. whereas Africa is also facing an internal migration crisis, with most of African migration, about 80%, occurring within the continent;

Or. en

Amendment 85

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Db. whereas this underscores the need to make a clearer distinction between persons really in need of international protection and persons who are migrating for economic reasons; whereas cooperation with countries of origin and transit is key to ensuring the actual return of those who do not have the right to stay and to prevent irregular departures through joint border management and development partnerships;

Or. it

Amendment 86

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D b. whereas in 2024, sub-Saharan Africa recorded 19.3 million new internal displacements, 11.5 million of which were caused by conflict and 7.8 million by disasters;

Or. en

Amendment 87

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D c. whereas the total number of displaced people in Africa reached 38.8 million between 2015 and 2024, 46% of the global total, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Nigeria, Somalia, and Sudan accounting for 68% of this burden;

Or. en

Amendment 88

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Or. en

Amendment 89

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E. whereas development cooperation plays a fundamental role in addressing the root causes of irregular migration by supporting the rule of law and strengthening law enforcement as well as by creating sustainable economic opportunities, enhancing governance and fostering peace and stability, and whereas the improvement of living conditions, education and job prospects in countries of origin is key to ensuring that people can build a future for themselves in their own communities rather than being forced to migrate; whereas targeted and effective cooperation can therefore reduce incentives for irregular migration by promoting stability, security and self-sufficiency in partner countries;

Or. it

Amendment 90

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E. whereas development cooperation plays a fundamental role in tackling poverty and addressing situations of fragility addressing the root causes of irregular migration by promoting and supporting the principles of democracy, rule of law and strengthening law enforcement and fundamental rights as well as by creating sustainable economic opportunities, enhancing governance, and fostering peace and stability; which can contribute to addressing some of the drivers of migration;

Or. en

Amendment 91

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E. whereas development cooperation plays a fundamental role in poverty eradication and addressing situations of fragility by supporting human development, the rule of law, democracy, human rights, gender equality as well as by creating sustainable economic opportunities, enhancing good governance and fostering peace and stability; whereas such efforts may address some of the drivers of migration and mobility, including irregular movements;

Or. en

Amendment 92

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E. whereas development cooperation should play a fundamental role in addressing the root causes of irregular migration by supporting the rule of law and strengthening law enforcement as well as by creating sustainable economic opportunities, enhancing governance and fostering peace and stability; whereas, in the present context of migratory crisis and ever-growing migratory pressure on host countries, cooperation policies must concentrate on developing effective border and migration management in countries of origin and transit;

Or. en

Amendment 93

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E. whereas development cooperation plays a fundamental role in tackling poverty and addressing situations of fragility by supporting and defending democracy, human right and human dignity, the rule of law and strengthening law enforcement as well as by creating sustainable economic opportunities, enhancing governance and fostering peace and stability;

Or. en

Amendment 94

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E. whereas development cooperation plays a fundamental role in addressing the root causes of illegal migration by supporting the rule of law and strengthening law enforcement as well as by creating sustainable economic opportunities, enhancing governance and fostering peace and stability;

Or. en

Amendment 95

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital E a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E a. whereas empirical evidence indicates that development aid with the primary goal of reducing irregular migration is largely ineffective, while the selective targeting of beneficiaries raises concern in relation to the implementation of broader development objectives, notably in relation to SDG 1 (poverty reduction), SDG 8 (decent work) and SDG 10 (reduced inequality);

Or. en

Amendment 96

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Recital E a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ea. whereas development aid does not necessarily reduce migration figures, but may even contribute to increasing them,9

9 Talleraas, Cathrine: The role of EU development cooperation in addressing irregular migration in Africa, Brussels 2025, pp. 23-24

Or. de

Amendment 97

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital E a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E a. whereas the European Court of Auditors in reviewing the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa found that the Commission is unable to identify and report on which strategies are the most effective and efficient in reducing irregular migration and forced displacement in Africa;

Or. en

Amendment 98

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital E a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E a. whereas migration is particularly driven by armed conflicts, food insecurity, scarce access to clean water and poverty;

Or. en

Amendment 99

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital E b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E b. whereas 90% of all natural disasters are water-related, with possible impacts on food insecurity, increased societal conflict and migration;

Or. en

Amendment 100

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital E c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E c. whereas high levels of food insecurity lead to higher levels of migration across borders, with one percentage increase in food insecurity in a population compelling 1.9 percent more people to migrate;

Or. en

Amendment 101

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital E d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E d. whereas economic and environmental reasons alone do not constitute grounds for asylum under international law;

Or. en

Amendment 102

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital E e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E e. whereas factors such as education, economic conditions, employment opportunities, and infrastructure, access to health systems and clean water, rule of law and democratic institutions can influence migration trends;

Or. en

Amendment 103

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital E f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

E f. whereas industrial development has proven to be one of the most powerful ways to lift people out of poverty; whereas investing in productivity capabilities will generate many job opportunities and can be a multiplier effect;

Or. en

Amendment 104

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum emphasises the importance of comprehensive migration partnerships based on political dialogue, mutual commitment and a whole-of-route approach;

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Or. de

Amendment 105

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum emphasises the importance of comprehensive migration partnerships based on political dialogue, mutual commitment and a whole-of-route approach;

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Or. en

Amendment 106

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum emphasises the importance of comprehensive migration partnerships based on political dialogue, mutual commitment and a whole-of-route approach;

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Or. en

Amendment 107

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum emphasises the importance of comprehensive migration partnerships based on political dialogue, mutual commitment and a whole-of-route approach;

F. whereas the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum emphasises the importance of the external dimension of migration; whereas development cooperation plays an essential role in contributing to address root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, as well as combat smuggling of human beings, protect refugees and people in need of international protection, support refugee-host countries, develop legal pathways; whereas comprehensive partnerships that strengthens dialogue and cooperation on migration and mobility issues are essential tools of the EU external action;

Or. en

Amendment 108

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum emphasises the importance of comprehensive migration partnerships based on political dialogue, mutual commitment and a whole-of-route approach;

F. whereas the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum emphasises the importance of comprehensive migration partnerships based on political dialogue, mutual commitment and a whole-of-route approach, while EU Member States have the right to take decision on persons having the right to stay in their territories;

Or. en

Amendment 109

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum emphasises the importance of comprehensive migration partnerships based on political dialogue, mutual commitment and a whole-of-route approach;

F. whereas EU development funding tends to prioritise border management, including return and readmission, over legal pathways and mobility in line with EU political objectives, whereas this approach undermines the idea of a partnership of equals, especially with African partners;

Or. en

Amendment 110

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F a. whereas the Pact for the Mediterranean provides for the extension of Erasmus+ to several countries in the Middle East and Africa to connect young people, and support a more integrated and inclusive higher education and skills development environment; whereas the pact also calls for the scaling up of Talent Partnerships, including through the launch of the EU Talent Pool to facilitate links between EU employers and job seekers from partner countries, including by facilitating visas for students, skilled workers, researchers and academics;

Or. en

Amendment 111

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fa. whereas, given the unresolved problem of illegal migration and the resulting social conflicts and economic burdens, the EU would also not be able to cope with an increase in legal migration from third countries;

Or. de

Amendment 112

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fa. whereas development partnerships should be based on mutual accountability, rewarding countries that actively cooperate on returns and on combating irregular migration;

Or. it

Amendment 113

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F a. whereas external policies such as visa, trade and development should be instrumental in the implementation of the external dimension of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum in relations with third countries;

Or. en

Amendment 114

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F a. whereas migration drains human capital from African countries, causing long term effect on the continent’s economic growth and social development;

Or. en

Amendment 115

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital F b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F b. whereas illegal migration to Europe threatens the integrity of the Schengen area, a corner stone for the European Union, ensuring freedom of movement and mutual trust among Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 116

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G. whereas the Global Gateway strategy offers an opportunity to align development cooperation with migration objectives by promoting job creation, vocational training and sustainable investment in countries of origin and transit, and whereas initiatives such as the Mattei Plan for Africa form part of this approach by promoting equal partnerships, supporting strategic investments in key areas such as energy, infrastructure and education, and creating the conditions for local development and stability; whereas such initiatives seek to enable people to find opportunities and prosperity in their own countries, thereby mitigating the drivers of irregular migration;

Or. it

Amendment 117

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G. whereas the Global Gateway strategy and human development investments offers an opportunity to boost sustainable development in partner countries as per their priorities by promoting education, job creation, vocational training and sustainable investment, including on water security, in countries of origin and transit, which can contribute to tackling drivers of migration;

Or. en

Amendment 118

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G. whereas the Global Gateway strategy should offer the opportunity to align development cooperation with partner countries’ priorities by promoting democratic values and high standards, strengthening good governance and transparency, creating jobs, vocational trainings and sustainable investments in countries of origin and transit;

Or. en

Amendment 119

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G. whereas the Global Gateway strategy offers an opportunity to align development cooperation with partner countries’ priorities, including those on migration, by promoting democratic values and high human rights standards, strengthening governance, job creation, vocational training, and sustainable investments;

Or. en

Amendment 120

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G. whereas the Global Gateway strategy offers an opportunity to align development cooperation with migration objectives in countries of origin and transit;

Or. en

Amendment 121

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G. whereas the Global Gateway strategy offers an opportunity to align development cooperation with objectives related to the root causes of migration by promoting job creation, vocational training and sustainable investment in countries of origin and transit;

Or. en

Amendment 122

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G. whereas the Global Gateway strategy should offer an opportunity to align development cooperation with partner countries’ priorities by promoting job creation, vocational training and sustainable investment;

Or. en

Amendment 123

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital G a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G a. whereas the EUTF was created to address the root causes of instability, forced displacement and irregular migration and to contribute to better migration management, in particular by promoting resilience, economic and equal opportunities, security and development, and addressing human rights abuse; whereas an ECA report found that the EUTF only partially achieved its objectives; whereas the EUTF is set to end in December 2025;

Or. en

Amendment 124

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital G a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G a. whereas the Global Gateway strategy also aims to promote sustainable and trusted patnerships in green energy and infrastructure; whereas climate adaptation and renewable energy investment are essential for tackling the socio-economic drivers of migration;

Or. en

Amendment 125

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H. whereas human smuggling networks exploit migrants by offering false promises and profiting off dangerous journeys;

H. whereas human trafficking and smuggling is a gross violation of fundamental rights and deprives people of their dignity, freedom and fundamental rights; whereas criminal networks exploit migrants by putting their lives at risk and profiting off dangerous journeys; whereas many countries lack the tools and resources to prevent and combat these crimes; whereas international partnerships can effectively contribute to the fight against human trafficking and smuggling;

Or. en

Amendment 126

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H. whereas human smuggling networks exploit migrants by offering false promises and profiting off dangerous journeys;

H. whereas human smuggling and trafficking networks exploit migrants by offering false promises and profiting off dangerous journeys; whereas the lack of legal pathways to the EU creates desperation and send those on the move into the arms of smugglers, whereas EU funding in cases like Libya supports smuggling networks rather than fights them;

Or. en

Amendment 127

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H. whereas human smuggling networks exploit migrants by offering false promises and profiting off dangerous journeys;

H. whereas human smuggling networks exploit migrants by offering false promises and profiting off dangerous journeys; whereas smugglers in Europe have learned to insidiously pose as humanitarian actors in order to garner public support, and operate under the façade of humanitarian work, often securing government backing;

Or. en

Amendment 128

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H. whereas human smuggling networks exploit migrants by offering false promises and profiting off dangerous journeys;

H. whereas human smuggling networks exploit migrants, profiting off dangerous journeys and endangering the lives of thousands of women, children, and men;

Or. en

Amendment 129

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H. whereas human smuggling networks exploit migrants by offering false promises and profiting off dangerous journeys;

H. whereas human smuggling networks exploit people by offering false promises and profiting off dangerous journeys;

Or. en

Amendment 130

Mariusz Kamiński

Motion for a resolution

Recital H a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H a. whereas corruption is both a driver and an enabler of migration; whereas it directly affects people’s daily lives, as petty corruption forces citizens to pay bribes for basic services such as healthcare, education and security; whereas both grand and petty corruption hinder fair access to employment and social mobility, prompting many to seek opportunities in countries where success is determined by skills and hard work rather than by personal connections or bribery; whereas corruption diverts public resources, weakens infrastructure and public services, exacerbates inequalities and undermines trust in institutions, thereby fostering dissatisfaction and the desire to migrate; whereas corruption also facilitates illegal migration by allowing smugglers to bribe officials in order to cross borders; whereas, according to the World Bank (Policy Research Working Paper No. 10566, 2023), a one-unit increase in the level of corruption in a country of origin is associated with an 11 percent increase in outward migration, confirming that corruption significantly shapes global migration flows;

Or. en

Amendment 131

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Recital H a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ha. whereas non-governmental organizations based in Europe are playing into the hands of smugglers and human traffickers – in some cases under the pretext of carrying out rescues at sea – and thus creating false incentives, with the result that more migrants are attempting the often life-threatening journey to Europe;

Or. de

Amendment 132

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Recital H a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ha. whereas security, stability and territorial control are prerequisites for any sustainable development measures and the EU should also support partner countries in strengthening border police capacities and combating organised crime;

Or. it

Amendment 133

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I. whereas the fight against disinformation on migration is essential in combating irregular migration;

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Or. en

Amendment 134

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I. whereas the fight against disinformation on migration is essential in combating irregular migration;

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Or. en

Amendment 135

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I. whereas the fight against disinformation on migration is essential in combating irregular migration;

I. whereas the fight against disinformation on migration is essential in combating irregular migration, and whereas accurate information, strategic communication and cooperation with countries of origin and transit are key to preventing irregular departures and promoting legal and safe migration pathways; whereas raising awareness of the risks of irregular migration can help ensure that people make informed decisions and remain in their own regions when viable opportunities there exist;

Or. it

Amendment 136

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I. whereas the fight against disinformation on migration is essential in combating irregular migration;

I. whereas the fight against disinformation on migration can contribute to combating irregular migration;

Or. en

Amendment 137

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I. whereas the fight against disinformation on migration is essential in combating irregular migration;

I. whereas the fight against disinformation on migration is essential in combating illegal migration;

Or. en

Amendment 138

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital I a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I a. whereas the disinformation has been used to manipulate public perceptions of migration in the EU, and has created a culture of hostility;

Or. en

Amendment 139

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas a fair and firm, but humane, common European asylum system and robust external border management remain indispensable in the external dimension of migration, including in development cooperation;

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Or. en

Amendment 140

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 141

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas a balanced, humane and rights-based approach towards migration is crucial to achieve the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 142

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas a humane, common European asylum system remains indispensable in the external dimension of migration;

Or. en

Amendment 143

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas a fair and firm, but humane and robust external border management remain indispensable in the external dimension of migration, including in development cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 144

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital J a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J a. whereas SDG target 10.7 calls for countries to facilitate orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration and mobility of people through planned and well-managed migration policies, whereas voluntary return and reintegration remains the most effective tools at our disposal, whereas returns should always take into consideration the case of the returnee and the situation on the ground in the receiving country;

Or. en

Amendment 145

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital J a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J a. whereas European support to functioning asylum determination systems in third countries as part development is of vital importance for international protection of asylum seekers;

Or. en

Amendment 146

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital J b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J b. whereas return hubs constitute a valid and legal policy objective in order to protect European migration policy from abuse and defend European interests and in synergy with European development policy;

Or. en

Amendment 147

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital J c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J c. whereas brain drain in the process of chain migration may pose challenges for policy objectives for both development and migration and may result in high concentration of migrants in certain districts of European cities;

Or. en

Amendment 148

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K. whereas readmission agreements and effective cooperation with partner countries on return and reintegration are critical to the overall success of migration management;

K. whereas readmission agreements and effective cooperation, based on mutually beneficial partnership, with partner countries on return and reintegration are critical to the overall success of migration management, but remains outside the scope of OECD ODA eligible activities; whereas all EU Trust Fund for Africa Projects were reported to the OECD as eligible official development assistance, while ECA found that some activities should not have been categorised in this way;

Or. en

Amendment 149

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K. whereas readmission agreements and effective cooperation with partner countries on return and reintegration are critical to the overall success of migration management;

K. whereas readmission agreements and effective cooperation with partner countries on return can only be carried out under safe conditions, in full respect of the principle of non-refoulement and of fundamental and procedural rights of the migrants concerned and only if there are guarantees that their lives and their fundamental rights are fully respected, according to reliable, up-to-date and transparent sources;

Or. en

Amendment 150

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K. whereas readmission agreements and effective cooperation with partner countries on return and reintegration are critical to the overall success of migration management;

K. whereas development cooperation should be guided by and respond to the needs and priorities of partner countries, including in relation to migration and mobility, whereas return and reintegration policies must fully uphold human rights and respect the principle of non-refoulement;

Or. en

Amendment 151

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K. whereas readmission agreements and effective cooperation with partner countries on return and reintegration are critical to the overall success of migration management;

K. whereas return and reintegration policies must fully uphold human rights and respect the principle of non-refoulement; whereas cooperation on return and reintegration can bring mutual benefits when it prioritises voluntary, dignified and sustainable return to the countries of origin;

Or. en

Amendment 152

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K. whereas readmission agreements and effective cooperation with partner countries on return and reintegration are critical to the overall success of migration management;

K. whereas readmission agreements and effective cooperation with partner countries on return and reintegration are critical to the overall success of migration management; whereas remigration policies at large are inevitably going to shape the coming decades;

Or. en

Amendment 153

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital K a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K a. whereas migration leaves an economic impact both on the country of destination as well as on the country of origin; whereas this impact may refer to migrants' contribution to public finances, to employment and job creation, as well as the impact which diaspora communities may have on the economic development of their countries of origin;

Or. en

Amendment 154

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital K b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K b. whereas diaspora communities may play an important role in the development of partner countries, especially in fostering trade and economic development, as well as in addressing a range of migration and mobility-related aspects; whereas the EU Global Diaspora Facility plays a key role in this context;

Or. en

Amendment 155

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Underlines the interlinkage between migration and development cooperation and calls on the Commission and the Member States to systematically integrate migratory considerations into development policies and programmes;

1. Recognises the interlinkage between migration and development cooperation and calls on the Commission and the Member States to continue to commit to policy coherence for development in its migration policy in line with the 2030 Agenda, and in particular to SDG 10 which calls for countries to facilitate orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration and mobility of people through planned and well-managed migration policies;

Or. en

Amendment 156

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Underlines the interlinkage between migration, mobility and development cooperation in line with the 2030 Agenda, and in particular to SDG 10 which calls for countries to facilitate orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration and mobility of people through planned and well-managed migration policies ;

Or. en

Amendment 157

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Recognises the interlinkage between migration and development cooperation and calls on the Commission and the Member States to continue to commit to policy coherence for development, thus ensuring the complementarity of the EU external migration policy with broader foreign policy and development cooperation objectives, in full respect of human rights and the 2030 Agenda;

Or. en

Amendment 158

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Underlines the interlinkage between migration and development cooperation and calls on the Commission and the Member States to systematically integrate policies and programmes addressing the root causes of migration, tackling illegal migration and facilitating return and readmission into their development cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 159

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Underlines the interlinkage between migration, mobility and development cooperation and calls on the Commission and the Member States to, when appropriate, integrate migratory considerations into development policies and programmes, which must always be guided by OECD ODA eligibility criteria;

Or. en

Amendment 160

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Underlines the interlinkage between migration and development cooperation and calls on the Commission and the Member States to make the fight against irregular migration a priority in development cooperation;

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Amendment 161

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Underlines that tackling the root causes of irregular migration requires long-term investment in inclusive growth, social protection, climate resilience and governance; stresses the need to increase EU funding and support for sustainable development policies in partner countries, particularly in education, health, renewable energy and gender equality, as these sectors directly contribute to creating opportunities and addressing root causes of migration; underlines that such investments also advance the achievement of the SDGs; deplores that progress on the SDGs has been inconsistent in the last decade, with many targets regressing or stalling; urgently calls on the EU to work together with their partner countries to reverse this alarming trend, as the achievement of the SDGs is essential to improve the livelihoods in third countries and may also have an impact on migration flows;

Or. en

Amendment 162

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Calls for a rights-based approach to migration and mobility, ensuring safe and regular pathways, protection of refugees and displaced persons, and fair treatment of migrants; urges to address root causes of irregular migration through job creation, governance and climate resilience; supports the expansion of legal and circular migration pathways including education opportunities; stresses that all migration cooperation must respect international law and human rights;

Or. en

Amendment 163

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 c. Stresses that an efficient and sustainable management of migration and mobility can bring mutual benefits to countries of origin, transit and destination;

Or. en

Amendment 164

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Considers that any agreement with countries of origin and transit should ensure the full protection of human lives, dignity and human rights; expresses deep concern and shame that these minimum guarantees are not effectively respected, and that migrants and refugees face inhumane conditions of transfer and detention;

Or. en

Amendment 165

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Emphasises that the EU and its partner countries must act jointly, with clearly defined responsibilities, to combat illegal migration, dismantle smuggling networks, prevent departures and improve return, readmission and reintegration processes, as well as to reinforce border protection

Or. en

Amendment 166

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1a. Stresses that development cooperation must form an integral part of the Union’s foreign and security policy, with a pragmatic and result-oriented approach aimed at ensuring stability and economic opportunities in the countries of origin and transit of migration flows;

Or. it

Amendment 167

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 b. Emphasises that development cooperation pursues the overarching objective of poverty eradication, sustainable development and human rights protection and must not be reduced to a mere instrument for migration control;

Or. en

Amendment 168

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 b. Regrets the prevalence of an excessive focus on deterrence of migration to the Union and considers that this did not lead to an adequate level of management of the migration phenomenon or of respect of fundamental rights; stresses that a short-term approach based on measures to strengthen border control and reduce migrant arrivals in Europe has led to a drastic reduction in legal migration opportunities, pushing migrants towards more dangerous routes, in several cases in serious violation of human rights;

Or. en

Amendment 169

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that development cooperation should prioritise conflict prevention and peacebuilding via economic empowerment, governance reforms and the promotion of human rights in partner countries so as to address the root causes of irregular migration, among other objectives; underlines the crucial role played by women and girls in peacebuilding, as they often act as frontline responders and are frequently more affected by crises than others;

2. Stresses that development cooperation should prioritise poverty eradication and sustainable development in line with SDGs, conflict prevention and peacebuilding via economic empowerment, governance reforms and the promotion of human rights in partner countries, prioritising long-term investments based on partner countries' development priorities and needs, which can contribute to addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, among other objectives; underlines the crucial role played by women and girls in peacebuilding, as they often act as frontline responders and are frequently more affected by crises than others;

Or. en

Amendment 170

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Recalls that the achievement of the SDGs is essential to improve the livelihoods in third countries; stresses that development cooperation should prioritise poverty eradication, inequality reduction, conflict prevention and peacebuilding via economic empowerment, governance reforms, and the promotion of human rights in partner countries to address the root causes of irregular migration among other objectives; underlines the crucial role played by women and girls in peacebuilding, who often act as frontline responders and are frequently more affected by crises than others;

Or. en

Amendment 171

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that development cooperation should prioritise poverty eradication, conflict prevention and peacebuilding via economic empowerment, governance reforms and the promotion of human rights in partner countries; underlines the crucial role played by women and girls in peacebuilding, as they often act as frontline responders and are frequently more affected by crises than others;

Or. en

Amendment 172

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that development cooperation may contribute to conflict prevention and peacebuilding by promoting social and economic empowerment, strengthening democratic governance and upholding human rights in partner countries, and ultimately also addressing root causes of migration;

Or. en

Amendment 173

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that, in order to tackle the present migratory crisis and ease the ever-growing migratory pressure on host countries, development cooperation should prioritise effective border and migration management policies in countries of origin and transit, and conflict prevention and peacebuilding via economic empowerment, governance reforms. The promotion of human rights in partner countries should come second so as to address the root causes of irregular migration;

Or. en

Amendment 174

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 a. Recalls that development cooperation is aimed at the promotion of the economic development and welfare of developing countries, in accordance with Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the principles of development effectiveness, including ownership of development priorities by partner countries; stresses that development cooperation and humanitarian assistance must respond to partner countries’ needs and priorities, including in relation to migration and mobility, rather than addressing short-term domestic concerns in donor countries; underlines that, in line with the principle of Policy Coherence for Development, no form of conditionality should link cooperation on migration with development aid, which should remain independent and focused on poverty eradication and sustainable development; highlights that conditionalities may have negative effects and erode trust in the relationship with partner countries;

Or. en

Amendment 175

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 a. Recalls that women’s and girls are often disproportionately affected by conflict, poverty and climate-related crises, yet they are essential catalysers of change, resilience and recovery; underlines their crucial role in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and sustainable development; highlights that women’s participation in decision-making, mediation, climate action and community development leads to more effective and sustainable outcomes; calls for gender equality and women’s empowerment to be mainstreamed across all EU external action policies;

Or. en

Amendment 176

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2a. Emphasises that economic empowerment and job creation are primary tools for reducing the reasons for irregular migration; calls for EU funding to be focused on technical training, local entrepreneurship and production infrastructure;

Or. it

Amendment 177

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 b. Underlines that water scarcity, environmental degradation, land degradation, deforestation, and other climate-related disasters are growing factors behind migration flows, including forced displacement; stresses that individuals displaced by environmental degradation and climate-induced disasters frequently fall outside the scope of existing international protection frameworks and consequently necessitate enhanced legal and humanitarian measures; calls on the Commission and the Member States to prioritise investments in sustainable natural resources management, including water and soil conservation, reforestation, climate-resilient agriculture, and renewable energy within development programmes, in order to strengthen social cohesion and communities’ resilience, prevent tensions over natural resources and increase people’s opportunities to build sustainable lives in their countries of origin;

Or. en

Amendment 178

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 b. Regrets that the current external dimension of EU migration policies, through measures aiming primarily at strengthening securitisation and border controls at EU's external borders and in partner countries, contributes to human rights violations of partner country citizens and transit migrants;

Or. en

Amendment 179

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 c. Recalls that the European Consensus for Development provides for a coordinated, holistic and structured approach to migration, due to its cross-cutting nature and considers it as one of the key areas to which Policy Coherence for Development (PCD) applies; in this regard, calls for PCD compliant and regularly assessed external migration policies which contribute to human rights, gender equality and empowerment, poverty eradication and human development;

Or. en

Amendment 180

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the importance of a Team Europe approach, that ensures coherence between the EU institutions and the Member States in working on the external dimension of migration and coordinating political, diplomatic, financial and technical efforts to develop and deepen comprehensive partnerships which support partner countries in managing migration in a safe, orderly, regular and responsible way by applying a human rights-based and human-centred approach that also addresses the need of refugees and internally displaced people;

Or. en

Amendment 181

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the importance of a Team Europe approach, ensuring coherence between the EU institutions and the Member States in coordinating political, diplomatic, financial and technical efforts to support partner countries; Considers it necessary to ensure a full level of transparency and consistency in the actions developed under this approach and to ensure that they promote effective, human rights-based migration policies at all levels, responding to the needs of internally displaced persons and refugees and exploiting the benefits which migration and mobility can bring to local development;

Or. en

Amendment 182

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the importance of a Team Europe approach, ensuring coherence between the EU institutions and the Member States in coordinating political, diplomatic, financial and technical efforts to support partner countries in promoting human-right based migration policies, including on returns and reintegration, addressing the needs of internally displaced people and refugees, and supporting regional migration as a development priority to harness the benefits which migration and mobility can bring to local development.

Or. en

Amendment 183

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the importance of a Team Europe approach, ensuring coherence between EU institutions and Member States in coordinating political, diplomatic, financial, and technical efforts to support partner countries in managing migration in a safe, orderly, regular and responsible way by applying a human rights-based and human-centred approach;

Or. en

Amendment 184

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights that the Team Europe approach must respect the sovereignty and strategic priorities of the Member States, enabling them to develop effective and targeted bilateral partnerships as part of the overall EU strategy;

Or. it

Amendment 185

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the importance of a Team Europe approach, ensuring coherence between the EU institutions and the Member States in coordinating political, diplomatic, financial and technical efforts to support partner countries in tackling migration, strengthening border control, as well as through development structures;

Or. en

Amendment 186

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3 a. Calls on the European Commission to properly oversee the necessary funding to address root causes, avoid mismanagement, as well as prevent corruption in addressing the link between development and migration;

Or. en

Amendment 187

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that development cooperation complements border control, rather than replacing this, acting in synergy with the Union’s security and defence policies;

Or. it

Amendment 188

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls on the EU and the Member States to enhance political dialogue and cooperation with third countries to strengthen and develop comprehensive and mutually beneficial approaches to migration which take into account the specific contexts and needs of countries of origin and transit, especially on human development, decent work, social inclusion, promotion of legal pathways and protection of migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons; stresses that such cooperation should be based on solidarity, shared responsibility, respect for human rights and the principles of the 2030 Agenda and human rights, including the right to migrate safely and voluntarily, in line with the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration;

Or. en

Amendment 189

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance political dialogue with third countries, adopting tailor-made approaches on a country-by-country basis that address the specific contexts and needs of countries of origin and transit, ensuring the full protection of human lives, dignity and human rights;

Or. en

Amendment 190

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance political dialogue with third countries, adopting tailor-made migration approaches on a country-by-country basis that address the specific contexts and needs of countries of origin and transit; emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of migrant settlements and their local effects; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop a strategy highlighting the need for a local perspective;

Or. en

Amendment 191

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance political dialogue with third countries, adopting tailor-made migration approaches on a country-by-country basis that address the specific contexts and needs of countries of origin and transit; strengthen local ownership and build on existing regional priorities, particularly by supporting intra-African migration systems.

Or. en

Amendment 192

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance political dialogue with third countries, adopting tailor-made approaches on a country-by-country basis that address the specific contexts and development and migration needs of countries of origin and transit;

Or. en

Amendment 193

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance political dialogue with third countries, adopting tailor-made approaches on migration on a country-by-country basis that address the specific contexts and needs of countries of origin and transit;

Or. en

Amendment 194

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4a. Calls on the Commission to develop clear and measurable results indicators for cooperation programmes on migration, including benchmarks for the reduction of irregular migration flows, for increases in local employment and for greater security in areas of origin;

Or. it

Amendment 195

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Calls on the Commission to focus on the most relevant geographic areas and needs by using migration-specific data and research-based information, in order to prioritise and better target its support for the prevention of irregular migration;

Or. en

Amendment 196

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Notes that some Member States regard migration as a means to address demographic challenges in Europe, and underlines that such an approach risks undermining the original objectives and integrity of development cooperation policies;

Or. en

Amendment 197

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Calls on Member States to fully respect the principle of non-refoulement and to introduce adequate procedural safeguards in their asylum and border procedures;

Or. en

Amendment 198

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Welcomes the Global Gateway as a key instrument for supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries, thereby reducing the incentives for irregular migration;

5. Underlines that the Global Gateway can play a key role in attracting private investments to fostersustainable development and create decent jobs in partner countries, thereby empowering local communities and enabling individuals to actively contribute to the development of both their countries of origin and host communities, thus mitigating that conditions which trigger irregular migration;

Or. en

Amendment 199

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Welcomes the Global Gateway as a key instrument for supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries, thereby reducing the incentives for irregular migration;

5. Recalls that Global Gateway aims to be a key instrument for supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries; stresses that it should translate into genuine local ownership and give space for strategic priority-setting by partner countries, including on migration, not to undermine the principles of equal partnership;

Or. en

Amendment 200

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Welcomes the Global Gateway as a key instrument for supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries, thereby reducing the incentives for irregular migration;

5. Considers that Global Gateway should support sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries;

Or. en

Amendment 201

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Welcomes the Global Gateway as a key instrument for supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries, thereby reducing the incentives for irregular migration;

5. Calls for the Global Gateway and the future Global Europe instrument, in addition to supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries, to explicitly include the reduction of irregular migration as an objective;

Or. de

Amendment 202

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Welcomes the Global Gateway as a key instrument for supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries, thereby reducing the incentives for irregular migration;

5. Notes the Global Gateway as a new instrument for supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries;

Or. en

Amendment 203

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Welcomes the Global Gateway as a key instrument for supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries, thereby reducing the incentives for irregular migration;

5. Welcomes the Global Gateway strategy as an instrument for the economic and geopolitical projection of the Union, underlining the need to select projects that satisfy Europe's strategic interests in promoting sustainable infrastructure and secure supply chains;

Or. it

Amendment 204

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Welcomes the Global Gateway as a key instrument for supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries, thereby reducing the incentives for irregular migration;

5. Welcomes the Global Gateway as a key instrument for supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in partner countries, thereby reducing the incentives for migration;

Or. en

Amendment 205

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5a. Stresses that an increase in human development alone does not contribute to reducing the number of irregular migrants from a given country of origin and may even lead to a higher emigration rate; calls, therefore, for development cooperation to be tied to concrete and binding commitments by the partner countries concerned on readmission agreements, border protection and the fight against trafficking in human beings;

Or. de

Amendment 206

Mariusz Kamiński

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopt an uncompromising approach to combating foreign corrupt practices, including those involving European entities, as such practices undermine the very foundations of sustainable economic development and good governance in third countries, and act as both a driver and an enabler of migration;

Or. en

Amendment 207

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Underlines the need to ensure greater private sector involvement, to diversify and implement legal pathways, recognise skills, engage EU development banks, and develop innovative approaches to blending funds within the Team Europe framework and contributing to Global Gateway;

Or. en

Amendment 208

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5a. Calls for priority to be given to cooperation with countries that show commitment to combating human trafficking and adopt border management policies compatible with European security and human rights standards;

Or. it

Amendment 209

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 b. Notes that UNHCR’s Global Trends Report and surveys show that most refugees and displaced people do not want to leave their countries but are compelled by threats such as conflict, persecution, violence, or extreme hardship; further notes, that a 2023 UNHCR survey found that the vast majority of refugees would prefer to remain in their communities if their security and livelihoods were guaranteed;

Or. en

Amendment 210

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5b. Calls on the Commission to collect, through regular quantitative surveys, accurate, reliable and comprehensive data on which development policies actually contribute to reducing irregular migration and which measures do not have such an effect;

Or. de

Amendment 211

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5b. Proposes the creation of a coordination platform between Member States and the Commission to share good practices and monitor development projects connected with migration management, in order to avoid duplication and overlap;

Or. it

Amendment 212

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 c. Emphasizes that the EU must apply a holistic approach, focusing on the local level with the objective of not only providing development assistance but also contributing to structural development by democracy support, rule of law, rules-based order and institutions in order to create a sustainable impact;

Or. en

Amendment 213

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5c. Calls on the Commission to give preference to development policies that are empirically proven to contribute to reducing irregular migration;

Or. de

Amendment 214

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Emphasises the need to combat human smuggling and trafficking through by creating legal migration channels in cooperation with partner countries; underlines that strict border control without alternative legal pathways for migration shift the routes, introducing different steps of the journey and new transit countries, thus increasing the precariousness of the journey and the exposure of migrants to smuggling networks, extortion and violence;

Or. en

Amendment 215

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Emphasises the need to combat human smuggling and trafficking through strengthened cooperation with partner countries, and public awareness campaigns to counteract disinformation, as well as by providing safer alternatives through the creation of legal channels for labour mobility as well as safe and regular migration including resettlement, humanitarian visas and family reunification;

Or. en

Amendment 216

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Emphasises the need to combat human smuggling and trafficking through strengthened international cooperation with partner countries on crime prevention, victim protection, law enforcement coordination and prosecution of perpetrators, as well as by providing safer alternatives through the creation of legal channels for safe and regular migration and labour mobility;

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Amendment 217

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Emphasises the need to combat human smuggling and trafficking through strengthened development cooperation with partner countries, enhanced law enforcement and public awareness campaigns to counteract disinformation; calls for such law enforcement to also apply to all individuals and organisations that facilitate irregular migrants’ journey to Europe and thus create deadly disincentives;

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Amendment 218

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Emphasises the need to combat human smuggling and trafficking through strengthened development cooperation with partner countries, and for reinforced safe and legal migration and mobility channels;

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Amendment 219

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Stresses that the existence of safe and legal access routes to the EU is the only alternative to irregular migration and deplores the lack of such routes, including for asylum seekers and refugees. Believes that a short-term approach based on measures to strengthen border control and reduce migrant arrivals in Europe has led to a drastic reduction in legal migration opportunities, pushing migrants towards more dangerous routes;

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Amendment 220

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6a. Calls for awareness-raising campaigns to be based on empirical data and adjusted to suit local cultural contexts, in order to ensure their real impact in preventing irregular departures;

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Amendment 221

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 b. Insists on the need to establish humanitarian corridors and further develop safe and legal migration pathways from neighbouring and developing countries into the EU in accordance with international commitments on human rights, to avoid human rights abuses and exploitation during the dangerous journey migrants have to undertake, and related trauma; underlines that women and children should benefit from specific protection and care throughout their journey and upon arrival in Europe; recalls that prioritisation and intensification of securitisation measures, such as Integrated Border Management often result in the deviation of usual migration routes and thus favour trafficking of human beings and smuggling of migrants;

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Amendment 222

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 c. Condemns the systematic human rights abuses and violations affecting large numbers of migrants; recalls in particular the unacceptable situation in detention centres in Libya, where thousands of people are systematically subjected to arbitrary detention under inhumane conditions, torture and other abuses, including rape, arbitrary killings and exploitation;

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Amendment 223

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 d. Considers that shipwrecks and deaths of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea are a momentous tragedy which we have a responsibility to put an end to; recalls that rescue at sea is a legal obligation under international law, in particular according to Article 98 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which requires assistance to any person in distress at sea; considers that a permanent, robust and effective Union response in search and rescue operations at sea is necessary, foremost through a dedicated EU mission, in order to prevent further loss of life among migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea;

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Amendment 224

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to integrate migration-related conditionality into development funding, ensuring that funding allocations take into account partner countries’ cooperation on return and readmission, while guaranteeing that humanitarian assistance is never subject to such conditionalityand upholding the principle of proportionality; underlines that humanitarian aid should target needs at the local level; calls on the Commission to ensure that countries are not caught up in endless cycles of humanitarian aid, but can instead transition towards self-sustaining, sustainable developed economies;

7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to sustain and step up progress towards the long-standing UN target of allocating 0.7 % of BNI target to ODA; regrets recent cuts in development aid by some EU Member States and the United States, which puts sustainable development gains at risk and may increase irregular migration movements; stresses that development cooperation must remain focused on poverty eradication and sustainable development, and respond to the needs and priorities of partner countries, including on migration and mobility, and underlines the need for a positive and forward-looking approach to migration and mobility through equal and mutual beneficial partnerships, calls for sustainable voluntary return with reintegration programmes, including effective cooperation on return, readmission, biometric travel; underlines that humanitarian and development aid should target needs at the local level; calls on the Commission to ensure that countries are not caught up in endless cycles of humanitarian and development aid, but can instead transition towards self-sustaining, sustainable developed economies; Underlines that, in line with the principle of Policy Coherence for Development, no form of conditionality should link cooperation on migration with development aid;

Or. en

Amendment 225

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 226

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to avoid and end any kind of migration-related conditionality into development funding; stresses that neither development assistance nor bilateral or multilateral partnerships with developing countries must be conditional on cooperation on migration policies, as this would undermine the aid effectiveness principles and the primary purpose of Official Development Assistance of eradicating poverty;

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Amendment 227

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to integrate migration-related conditionality into development funding, ensuring that funding allocations take into account partner countries’ cooperation on return and readmission; underlines that humanitarian aid should target needs at the local level; calls on the Commission to ensure that countries are not caught up in endless cycles of humanitarian aid, but can instead transition towards self-sustaining economies;

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Amendment 228

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Notes with concern the growing trend of migration control conditionality in EU´s funding to third countries, which has not proven effective but rather tends to undermine PCD, the general goals and principles of ODA and EU diplomatic efforts; recalls that ODA can be a good tool in funding migration-related projects but these must maintain the purposes of eradicating poverty, reducing inequality, meeting humanitarian needs and respecting human rights, rather than purely serving EU migration policy goals; recognises the positive impact of cooperation with partners using the more for more approach, such as visa liberalisation;

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Amendment 229

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Underlines that humanitarian assistance and development cooperation should respond to partners’ needs and priorities, including in relation to migration and mobility; underlines that, in line with the principle of Policy Coherence for Development, no form of conditionality should link the restriction of migration flows with development aid, which should remain independent and focused on poverty eradication and sustainable development; highlights that conditionalities can have negative effects and erode trust in the relationship with partner countries;

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Amendment 230

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure greater accountability, transparency and Parliamentary oversight in the design and implementation of the upcoming Global Europe Fund, and to prevent the misuse of development funds for short-term migration objectives at the cost deprioritising the SDGs, as seen previously in the implementation of the EU Trust Fund for Africa and the exceeding of the earmarked 10% dedicated to migration within the NDICI;

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Amendment 231

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Emphasises that humanitarian aid must be governed by the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, in line with the European Consensus of Humanitarian; calls on the Commission to ensure that countries are not caught up in endless cycles of humanitarian aid, but can instead transition towards self-sustaining, sustainable developed economies;

Or. en

Amendment 232

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Recalls that official development assistance (ODA) remains a vital tool for poverty reduction and for addressing inequalities and supporting the most vulnerable communities; strongly criticises the drastic cuts to ODA made by leading global donors; calls on the EU and its Member States to respect their commitment to spend 0.7% of GNI on ODA;

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Amendment 233

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7a. Reiterates that development support must be linked to effective cooperation by partner countries on returns, readmissions and the combating of illegal trafficking, and that EU funding must be suspended in the event of persistent non-compliance;

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Amendment 234

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to consider the suspension of the distribution of certain funds distribution to third countries if they repeatedly refuse to cooperate with the EU and its Member States on returns and readmission;

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Amendment 235

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to mainstream migration conditionality into development funding, ensuring that appropriations take into account the effective cooperation of partner countries on returns and readmissions, while also guaranteeing that humanitarian assistance remains exempt from this conditionality and that the principle of proportionality is respected; stresses that humanitarian aid should be based on local needs and bolster the resilience of communities; emphasises the importance of moving from emergency responses to long-term partnerships that promote self-sufficiency, stability and sustainable growth; calls on the Commission to ensure that countries do not get caught in continuous cycles of aid dependency, but rather are enabled to build self-sustaining and prosperous economies, in line with initiatives such as the Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway strategy.

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Amendment 236

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 b. Calls on the Commission to constantly apply a human-rights based and gender-responsive approach in development programs, and underlines the importance of identifying human rights risks and take mitigating action in relation to migration-related development programs;

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Amendment 237

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 b. Underlines the importance of implementing development programmes in close cooperation with local civil society organisations, trade unions and the private sector;

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Amendment 238

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 b. Calls on the Commission to focus not only on countries of origin but also increasingly on neighbouring host countries, for example in Africa, and to provide them with additional assistance in dealing with increased intercontinental migration flows;

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Amendment 239

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7c. Calls on the Commission regularly to assess the consistency between cooperation policies and the Union's trade, agricultural and energy policies, in order to prevent conflicting sectoral instruments from undermining the objectives of stability and development in partner countries;

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Amendment 240

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Notes that public development funding and private investments are complementary and that investments from European companies play a crucial role in achieving the objectives of EU development policy; notes that investment guarantees from the EU encourage companies to undertake the respective investments and that EU risk mitigation tools are key to mobilising private capital for sustainable projects; emphasises that initiatives such as the Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway strategy can strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships and foster economic growth that enables people to build their future in their own countries;

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Amendment 241

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Notes that public development funding remains crucial for partner countries, notably in critical services such as health, education and social protection, which provide crucial long-term prospects to overcome poverty; acknowledges that private investments can contribute to achieving the objectives of EU’s development policy; notes that investment guarantees from the EU should be fully consistent with Article 208 TFEU, and the European Consensus on Development, and in alignment with the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;

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Amendment 242

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Stresses that public development funding is vital for partner countries, and that private investments can contribute to the achievement of the objectives of EU development policy; notes that investment guarantees from the EU encourage companies to undertake the respective investments, provided that rigorous due diligence is conducted to ensure compliance with social, environmental, and governance standards, as well as alignment with the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 243

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Notes that public development funding remains vital for partner countries, and should not in any way be diverted from the primary objectives of the EU development policy as enshrined in Art. 208 TFEU, while private investments could be complementary and should be aligned with the objectives of EU's development policy and partners' priorities; notes that investment guarantees from the EU should be capped not to divert scarce public resources;

Or. en

Amendment 244

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Notes that public development funding is crucial for partner countries and private investments can be complementary and that investments from European companies should play an important role in achieving the objectives of EU development policy anchored in the SDGs; notes that investment guarantees from the EU encourage companies to undertake the respective investments;

Or. en

Amendment 245

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 a. Stresses that agricultural and rural development, along with food and nutrition policy, can contribute to the response to some of the root causes of migration; recalls that access to land and natural resources is crucial in ensuring the food and nutrition security of local communities; calls on the EU and its Member States to steer investments towards domestic consumption; to prioritise agro-ecology to improve the productivity of small farmers, while adapting production to climate change and to promote the implementation of the FAO Voluntary Guidelines on Land Tenures which prioritize the rights and needs of legitimate holders of land rights, especially women;

Or. en

Amendment 246

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8a. Encourages the participation of the European private sector in development projects in partner countries, ensuring a safe and transparent investment framework that facilitates the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises and the creation of local production chains;

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Amendment 247

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 b. Recalls that the integration of a human right-based approach should be at the heart of the EU development policy; stresses the responsibility of the private sector to generate enough and decent jobs; henceforth, reiterates that adherence and effective implementation of internationally recognised guidelines and principles concerning business behaviour and their accountability instruments (namely the ILO Conventions and standards, including the ILO Declaration on Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the UN Global Compact and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights) should become a key condition to grant private sector support in development cooperation;

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Amendment 248

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8c. Calls for EU financial instruments, including the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+) and the EIB, to focus investment guarantees on projects that generate local economic returns and reduce reliance on non-repayable grants;

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Amendment 249

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Recognises the operational importance of external action under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and calls for greater financial and political commitment to implement migration partnerships along migration routes;

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Or. en

Amendment 250

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 251

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 252

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Recognises the urge to essentially improve the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and considers that the human dignity of refugees and migrants should be at the heart of a new approach based on the principles of solidarity and shared responsibility, including common reception policies and a mandatory relocation system in the EU Member States and ensuring full respect for human rights, international, refugee and maritime law;

Or. en

Amendment 253

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Recognises the operational importance of external action under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and calls for greater financial and political commitment to implement partnerships which include cooperation on migration and mobility issues;

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Amendment 254

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Calls for a stronger commitment to cooperation with countries along the migration routes in order to prevent illegal migration flows;

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Amendment 255

Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Considers that practices and places of reception of migrants should guarantee dignity and humanity for hosts, develop good practices of reception and assistance, including free psychological and legal assistance, with a particular attention to categories in a vulnerable situation, among others women and family units; therefore considers it unacceptable to assist to totally inadequate reception and living conditions and even humanitarian emergencies in EU countries or at our borders;

Or. en

Amendment 256

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Underlines that EU development cooperation must ensure that people have the right to stay in their homeland and do not choose to migrate but have the possibility to contribute to the development of their home communities;

Or. en

Amendment 257

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Stresses the importance of cooperation with local authorities, security forces and civil organisations in partner countries to prevent recruitment by criminal networks and migrant smugglers;

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Amendment 258

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Considers the border security cooperation as a vital part of development cooperation and believes that the EU support in security development to third countries is crucial for well managed migration flows;

Or. en

Amendment 259

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 b. Emphasises that political communication on migration must be clear, and should not encourage people to leave their homeland, further notes that mixing asylum policies with migration underlines the credibility of asylum systems in Europe;

Or. en

Amendment 260

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9c. Calls on the Commission to strengthen anti-fraud and anti-corruption control mechanisms in cooperation programmes, including through joint audits with Member States and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF);

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Amendment 261

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 c. Highlights that access to quality education needs to be in the focus of EU development cooperation ensuring that young people in developing countries can contribute to the development of their home communities;

Or. en

Amendment 262

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Calls for increased EU funding for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) initiatives in partner countries as part of its development strategies which promote decent work and reduce inequalities, thus ultimately improving livelihoods in the countries of origin and thereby making it more feasible and desirable to stay or to enable access to labour migration opportunities;

Or. en

Amendment 263

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Calls for increased EU funding for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) initiatives in partner countries as part of its development strategies which promote decent work and reduce inequalities, thus ultimately improving livelihoods in the countries of origin and incentivising people to stay and contribute to their communities;

Or. en

Amendment 264

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Stresses that young people must be at the heart of partnerships; underlines that bringing young people from Global South and Europe closer together, through greater mutual understanding and stronger bonds, is essential for a lasting and equal partnership and sustainable development; calls for the significant expansion of programmes such as Erasmus+, through the creation of a political EU-Africa youth exchange programme, Horizon Europe and the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme to reach many more EU and African students and researchers;

Or. en

Amendment 265

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Invites the Commission to increase support for technical and vocational education and training in partner countries as part of its development strategies in order to address the root causes of migration; underlines the importance of investing in human development at large, meaning investments in skilling, upskilling, and reskilling locally and in the EU; calls on the Commission to assist partner countries in establishing the institutional arrangements needed in this regard;

Or. en

Amendment 266

Abir Al-Sahlani

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Invites the Commission to increase support for technical and vocational education and training in partner countries as part of its development strategies, calls for increased support to universities, vocational institutes and youth-led initiatives to strengthen skills, innovation and exchange to harness migration as a driver for sustainable development.

Or. en

Amendment 267

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Underlines the importance of supporting exchange programmes such as Erasmus + and other youth mobility and skills programmes to provide education, employment opportunities, and give young people the choice to thrive in their countries of origin;

Or. en

Amendment 268

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Calls on the Commission to include vocational training, agriculture and water management as priorities for cooperation, promoting projects that improve self-sufficiency and reduce migratory pressure;

Or. it

Amendment 269

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Calls on the Commission to further explore EU Talent Partnership with more third countries, especially those with high numbers of emigration;

Or. en

Amendment 270

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 b. Calls on the Commission to make sure that a particular focus is put on women, girls and youth, especially since the role of women in fragile contexts is key;

Or. en

Amendment 271

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10c. Proposes the inclusion of a biennial review clause for cooperation programmes linked to migration, in order to allow resources to be reallocated in the light of the results achieved and of geopolitical developments;

Or. it

Amendment 272

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Notes that migration and brain drain can hinder a country’s development by depleting its skilled workforce; recalls that development cooperation can mitigate this through strategies such as supporting the return and reintegration of skilled migrants;

11. Notes that migration and brain drain can pose challenges to a country’s development by reducing the availability of skilled workforce; recalls that development cooperation can mitigate this risk through comprehensive strategies such as quality education and training systems, supporting exchange programmes such as Erasmus + and other youth mobility and skills programmes to provide education, employment opportunities, improving intercultural understanding and facilitating circular and temporary mobility, and creating legal pathways which benefit both countries of origin and destination;

Or. en

Amendment 273

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Notes that migration and brain drain can pose challenges to a country’s development by reducing the availability skilled workforce; recalls that development cooperation can mitigate this risk through comprehensive strategies such as supporting quality education and training systems, strengthening local employment opportunities, promoting knowledge and skills transfer, facilitating circular and temporary mobility, and creating legal channels which benefit both countries of origin and destination;

Or. en

Amendment 274

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Notes that migration and brain drain can hinder a country’s development by reducing the availability of skilled workforce; recalls that development cooperation can mitigate this through strategies such as supporting quality education and training programs, local job creation, promoting knowledge and skills transfer as programs, as well as as supporting the voluntary return and reintegration of migrants;

Or. en

Amendment 275

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Notes that migration and brain drain hinder a country’s development by depleting its skilled workforce; recalls that development cooperation can mitigate this through strategies such as addressing root causes of migration, supporting the return and reintegration of skilled migrants;

Or. en

Amendment 276

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 277

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Recognises the crucial role of diaspora communities in fostering sustainable development, investment and innovation in their countries of origin; stresses that empowering diaspora networks creates reciprocal benefits for both partner countries and the EU; calls on the EU and its Member States to enhance engagement with diaspora organisations and to develop inclusive programmes which contribute to mutually beneficial forms of circular migration;

Or. en

Amendment 278

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Recognises the crucial role of diaspora communities in fostering sustainable development, investment and innovation in their countries of origin; stresses that empowering diaspora networks creates reciprocal benefits for both partner countries and the EU; calls on the EU and its Member States to enhance engagement with diaspora organisations and to develop inclusive programmes that contribute to mutually beneficial forms of circular migration;

Or. en

Amendment 279

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11a. Notes that remittances from migrants to their countries of origin are a key incentive for migration; calls on the Commission and the Member States to create the legal conditions to prevent such remittances, where they are made by migrants without legal residence status;

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Amendment 280

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11a. Recognises that the brain drain deprives countries of origin of the skills needed for development and calls for the creation of incentives for the return of skilled migrants through vocational reintegration and co-development programmes;

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Amendment 281

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Calls on the European Commission to address the problem of brain drain and chain migration to the EU with third countries within the development policy framework and funding;

Or. en

Amendment 282

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11c. Calls on the Commission to promote the use of digital technologies to monitor projects and track funding, while ensuring public access to key data on beneficiaries and results;

Or. it

Amendment 283

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 284

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to invest in awareness-raising campaigns both within the EU and in third countries to fight disinformation and disseminate information about the risks of irregular migration and to promote understanding about EU rules on labour migration obligations; calls on the Commission and the Member States to also invest in promoting remigration as the only possible method to ease the ever-growing migratory pressure on host countries;

Or. en

Amendment 285

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to invest in awareness-raising campaigns both within the EU and in third countries to inform migrants and refugees about their rights and obligations;

Or. en

Amendment 286

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to invest in awareness-raising campaigns both within the EU and in third countries to fight disinformation and the abuse of persons on the move, as well as to disseminate information about legal pathways, work and study visa opportunities and possibilities for safe and legal migration;

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Amendment 287

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 288

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Recalls that climate change acts as a risk multiplier for conflict, drought, famine and migration; stresses the importance of addressing environmental drivers of migration, with the aim to protect i.e. people displaced by the consequences of climate change; recalls the landmark decision of the UN Human Rights Committee in the case of Teitiota v. New Zealand recognising that people fleeing climate-related and natural disasters have a valid claim for international protection; urges the EU to take stock of this ruling and to take measures to ensure full protection of environmentally displaced persons under EU law and to provide appropriate asylum for climate refugees;

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Amendment 289

Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase funding for improving rule of law, democracy support, state and capacity-building, public services including health, access to clean water and education;

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Amendment 290

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Reaffirms that a holistic approach that combines development cooperation, external border protection, asylum reform and burden-sharing is essential to effectively manage migration and ensure security and solidarity both within the EU and in countries of origin;

13. Reaffirms that a holistic approach, with closer financial monitoring on the part of the EU, that combines development cooperation, external border protection, asylum reform and burden-sharing is essential to effectively manage migration and ensure security and solidarity both within the EU and in countries of origin;

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Amendment 291

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Reaffirms that a holistic approach which combines development cooperation and effective and human rights-based migration policies, and responsibility-sharing is essential to effectively manage migration and ensure security and solidarity both within the EU and in countries of origin;

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Amendment 292

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Reaffirms that a holistic approach which combines development cooperation and migration management, is essential to effectively ensure security and solidarity both within the EU and in countries of origin and transit;

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Amendment 293

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 294

Marc Jongen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Reaffirms that a holistic approach that combines development cooperation, external border protection and asylum reform is essential to effectively manage migration and ensure security and solidarity both within the EU and in countries of origin;

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Amendment 295

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Reaffirms that a holistic approach which combines development cooperation, external border protection, asylum reform is essential to effectively tackle migration and ensure security and solidarity both within the EU and in countries of origin;

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Amendment 296

György Hölvényi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Urges the Commission to prioritise policies strengthening border protection and border control in partner countries to tackle illegal migration, human trafficking and the activities of organised criminal networks facilitating smuggling across external borders;

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Amendment 297

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13a. Calls on the Commission to develop a unified communication strategy to counter migration disinformation and promote a clear message: irregular migration is not a legitimate way to enter the European Union;

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Amendment 298

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13c. Calls for EU delegations in partner countries to be equipped with specific technical expertise in migration management, economic development and security, hence ensuring improved operational and coordination capacity on the ground;

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Amendment 299

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Welcomes the crucial work of humanitarian, development and peace actors, most notably UN organisations and local actors, including faith-based communities and organisations;

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Amendment 300

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Jan-Christoph Oetjen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Welcomes the crucial work of humanitarian, development and peace actors, most notably UN organisations and local actors, including faith-based communities and organisations;

14. Welcomes the crucial work of humanitarian, development and peace actors, most notably UN organisations, other international organizations and local actors, including local authorities, civil society organisations, human rights defenders, women's organisations, youth organisations and faith-based communities and organisations;

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Amendment 301

Marco Tarquinio, Cecilia Strada, Murielle Laurent, Robert Biedroń, Carla Tavares, Leire Pajín, Udo Bullmann, Marit Maij

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Welcomes the crucial work of humanitarian, development and peace actors, most notably UN organisations and local actors, including faith-based communities and organisations;

14. Welcomes the crucial work of humanitarian, development and peace actors, most notably UN organisations, international and local stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations, trade unions, faith-based communities and organisations;

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Amendment 302

Erik Marquardt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Welcomes the crucial work of humanitarian, development and peace actors, most notably UN organisations and local actors, including faith-based communities and organisations;

14. Welcomes the crucial work of humanitarian, development and peace actors, most notably UN organisations international and local civil society actors, including faith-based communities and organisations;

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Amendment 303

Hermann Tertsch, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to identify, defund and hold criminally accountable human smuggling networks posing as humanitarian actors; calls on the Commission and the Member States to counter propaganda aiming at garnering public support and government backing for these criminal networks operating under a humanitarian façade;

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Amendment 304

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14a. Reiterates that the aim of development cooperation must be to ensure stability, growth and mutual security; calls for every euro spent by the Union to produce measurable results, strengthening the capacity of partner countries to manage autonomously their own security, borders and economic growth;

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Amendment 305

Paolo Inselvini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14c. Proposes that an annual report be drawn up for the European Parliament on the impact of development cooperation on migration flows, based on verifiable data and independent evaluations of the projects funded;

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