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Recommendation on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly

TA-10-2026-0182 · P10_TA(2026)0182 · PE778.304

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Parliament's recommendation to the Council, Commission and High Representative on the 81st UN General Assembly session urges support for effective multilateralism with the UN at its core, UN reform, and action on peace, security, human rights and sustainable development.

Key points

  1. Continue supporting effective multilateralism, upholding international law and UN Charter principles, opposing coercive diplomacy and erosion of the rules-based order.
  2. Defend universal human rights, democracy, rule of law and inclusive electoral processes; promote gender equality and women's participation in peace processes.
  3. Support ambitious UN reforms, including the UN80 agenda, and work for a comprehensive UNSC reform limiting the veto, with a permanent EU seat.
  4. Condemn Russia's war against Ukraine, advocate for a comprehensive peace, accountability for war crimes, and use of frozen Russian assets for reconstruction.
  5. Express concern over Arctic tensions, support Denmark and Greenland's sovereignty and self-determination; support Georgia's territorial integrity.
  6. Condemn Iran's destabilising role and attacks, support UN fact-finding and ICC referral; condemn attacks on civilians and settler violence in the West Bank.
  7. Support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, two-state solution, demilitarisation of Hamas, and full reinstatement of UNRWA's mandate and funding.
  8. Promote educational curricula fostering tolerance in Israel and Palestine, aligned with UNESCO standards; condemn hate speech and incitement.
  9. Call for withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cyprus and resumption of settlement talks; support Syria's inclusive political process and accountability.
  10. Maintain firm stance against Taliban, support Afghan women and girls; oppose unilateral changes in Taiwan Strait, support Taiwan's meaningful participation.
  11. Strengthen EU as security partner for Africa, address crises in Sahel, Horn of Africa, Sudan, DRC; support African-led peace operations.
  12. Promote nuclear disarmament, end impunity, support ICC and ICJ, and protect them from threats; revise sanctions regimes for effectiveness.

Who is affected

  • The Council, Commission and High Representative are tasked to act on the recommendations.
  • UN member states, including the US, China and Russia, are urged to uphold international law and contribute fairly.
  • Countries in conflict, such as Ukraine, Gaza, Syria, Afghanistan, and Sudan, are targets of EU peace and humanitarian efforts.
  • UN agencies, including UNRWA and UN Women, are supported but also subject to oversight and reform calls.

Figures and deadlines

  • Approximately 20 % of Georgia's internationally recognised territory remains under illegal Russian occupation.
  • Latin America and the EU together account for one third of voting rights in the UN.

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