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2014/2595(RSP) Resolution on the situation in Ukraine

Progress: Procedure completed

Legal Basis:
RoP 132-p2

Events

2014/02/27
   EP - Results of vote in Parliament
2014/02/27
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The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Ukraine.

The resolution was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ALDE, Greens/EFA, ECR, and EFD groups.

It welcomed the democratic spirit and resilience of the Ukrainian people after two months of courageous protests which had met with a brutal response from the authorities, and expressed its support for the people’s efforts for an independent Ukraine and its European perspective . Members called strongly for a political solution to the crisis, and stated that any forcible crackdown or declaration of a state of emergency would be considered as a criminal act and a violation of fundamental rights with profound international consequences . They condemned the escalation of violence against peaceful citizens, and called on the Ukrainian authorities to fully respect people’s civil rights and fundamental freedoms, demanding that President Yanukovych cease the shameful deployment of Berkut riot police and other security forces in provoking, kidnapping, harassing, torturing, beating and humiliating supporters of the EuroMaidans, as well as arbitrary arrests and over-extended pre-trial detentions. Parliament also called on the Maidan protesters to refrain from the use of force and to maintain the legitimacy of their cause in a peaceful way. Members regretted that the amnesty law turning victims into hostages was approved on 29 January 2014 without the consent of the opposition and took the view that an unconditional release of protesters would greatly facilitate the talks and appease society.

Following numerous requests by ordinary Ukrainian citizens, Parliament felt that the active involvement of Members of the European Parliament in Kyiv could prevent a further escalation of the crisis and called for the establishment of a permanent European Parliament mission in Ukraine with a view to defusing tension and facilitating dialogue between the parties. It instructed the Conference of Presidents to set up this mission as soon as possible, and stressed the need for the continued engagement of the EU to mediate and facilitate a process leading to a de-escalation.

In addition, the resolution called for the EU institutions and Member States to take immediate action, including increased diplomatic pressure and the preparation of personalised targeted measures (travel sanctions and asset and property freezes) with regard to all those Ukrainian officials and legislators and their business sponsors (oligarchs) who are responsible for the crackdowns on and deaths of protestors, and to step up efforts to stop money laundering and tax evasion by Ukrainian companies and business people in European banks.

At the same time, Members called for the EU, the US, the IMF, the World Bank, the EBRD and the EIB to continue to prepare a long-term package of concrete financial support to help Ukraine tackle its worsening financial and social situation.

Furthermore, the EU institutions and the Member States were asked to commit to a broad opening to Ukrainian society, in particular through a swift agreement on a cost-free visa regime and ultimately a visa-free regime . The visa fee should immediately be drastically reduced for young Ukrainians, along with strengthened research cooperation, expanded youth exchanges and increased availability of scholarships.

Members considered that further efforts should be made to include Ukraine in the EU’s energy market through the Energy Community . They underlined the fact that it is for the Ukrainian people – and only for them – to decide, free from foreign interference, on the geopolitical orientation of the country and on which international agreements and communities Ukraine should join. In this respect, the resolution called on Russia to adopt a constructive attitude and to stop retaliatory measures and undue pressure aimed at undermining the sovereign right of its neighbours freely to determine their future. The EU and its Member States must speak to Russia with one voice in support of the European aspirations of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries that freely choose to deepen their relations with the EU.

Documents
2014/02/27
   EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2014/02/26
   EP - Debate in Parliament
2014/02/25
   EP - Motion for a resolution
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2014/02/25
   EP - Motion for a resolution
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2014/02/25
   EP - Motion for a resolution
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2014/02/25
   EP - Motion for a resolution
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   EP - Motion for a resolution
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2014/02/25
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