2021/2230(INI) EU-Armenia relations
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Procedure completed
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | AFET |
KOVATCHEV Andrey ( EPP)
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HAJŠEL Robert ( S&D),
LOISEAU Nathalie ( Renew),
VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL Viola ( Verts/ALE),
VILIMSKY Harald ( ID),
WEIMERS Charlie ( ECR),
KOULOGLOU Stelios ( GUE/NGL)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 54
Legal Basis:
RoP 54Events
2023/03/15
EP - Results of vote in Parliament
Documents
2023/03/15
EP - Decision by Parliament
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The European Parliament adopted by 534 votes to 10, with 66 abstentions, a resolution on EU-Armenia relations.
Parliament recalled that over more than three decades, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as well as the recent incursion by Azerbaijan into Armenian sovereign territory have resulted in tens of thousands of casualties, immense destruction and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has not yet been resolved.
Conflict resolution and normalisation of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations
Members are convinced that durable and sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan cannot be achieved through military means and the threat of force but requires a comprehensive political settlement in accordance with international law. They reaffirmed that, in order to be effective, a comprehensive peace treaty must include provisions that guarantee the integrity of Armenia’s sovereign territory, the rights and security of the Armenian population residing in Nagorno-Karabakh and other conflict afflicted areas, and the prompt and safe return of refugees and internally displaced people to their homes.
Parliament strongly condemned the large-scale military aggression by Azerbaijan in September 2022 against multiple places in the sovereign territory of Armenia, which constituted a serious breach of the ceasefire and contradicted earlier commitments, including those made as part of EU-mediated talks as well as military incursions into the internationally recognised territory of Armenia since May 2021.
Reaffirming that the territorial integrity of Armenia must be fully respected, the resolution called on the Azerbaijani authorities to:
- immediately withdraw from all parts of the territory of Armenia and to release the POWs under their control;
- remove any obstacles that would hinder freedom and security of movement along the Lachin corridor.
Both Armenia and Azerbaijan are urged to:
- fully implement the tripartite ceasefire statement of 9 November 2020 in all its aspects;
- advance discussions on the future peace treaty , to address the root causes of the conflict and to refrain from any steps that could lead to further escalation;
- urgently implement measures to prepare their respective populations for peaceful coexistence , including those enhancing people-to-people contact;
- refrain from any hostile rhetoric or actions that may be perceived as inciting hatred or outright violence or as supporting impunity, or that risk undermining the efforts to establish and promote an atmosphere conducive to trust and reconciliation, cooperation and sustainable peace;
- set up a transitional justice mechanism as a confidence-building step to achieve lasting peace and reconciliation, with a mandate to establish the fate of missing persons, to repatriate POWs and to invest in establishing historical truths based on a factual assessment of events during the armed conflict which started in 1988.
Enhanced EU involvement
Parliament recalled that the EU’s perceived passive stance during and immediately after the 2020 war gave other regional actors, such as Russia, Iran and Türkiye, the opportunity to gain influence in the region. Highlighting that more active European preventive diplomacy could have helped prevent such an outcome, Members strongly support the initiative taken by the President of the European Council Charles Michel to convene and mediate bilateral meetings of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels and to mediate.
Members also welcomed the launch of the EU civilian mission in Armenia under the Common Security and Defence Policy, and the fact that the EU is providing humanitarian assistance to the conflict-affected populations in and around Nagorno-Karabakh and is playing a leading role in assisting humanitarian demining in the conflict zones. They called for international humanitarian organisations, in particular the UN, to be given access to Nagorno-Karabakh.
The resolution suggested the establishment of a temporary international guarantee mechanism for the safety and security of the Armenian population and all returnees to Nagorno-Karabakh. It stressed that both States are under international obligations to conduct independent, prompt, public and effective investigations and prosecute all credible allegations of grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions and other violations of international law and war crimes.
Foreign and security policy
Members support the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Türkiye in the interest of reconciliation, regional stability and security as well as socio-economic development and welcomed the progress achieved so far, including the resumption of flights between the two countries. They called on the EU to actively support this process. Türkiye is encouraged once again to recognise the Armenian Genocide to pave the way for genuine reconciliation between the Turkish and Armenian peoples, and to fully respect its obligations to protect Armenian cultural heritage.
The resolution draws the attention of the Armenian authorities to the risks of cooperating with the Iranian authoritarian regime, which, among other crimes and violations, is a supplier of military equipment that is being used by Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine.
Democratic reforms, rule of law and good governance
Parliament commended Armenia for the significant reforms and the extensive democratisation process carried out in recent years and for having become a leading player in democracy in the region. It acknowledged Armenia's effectiveness in fighting crime and corruption, making it one of the safest countries in the region. It encouraged Armenia to continue its efforts to implement reforms and strengthen democracy, the rule of law and good governance and invited Armenia to take the necessary measures to better protect human rights, in particular women's rights and the rights of minorities, including LGBTIQ persons.
The Commission and the EEAS are invited to work with the Armenian authorities to combat Russian disinformation, including through increased support to independent media in the country.
Economic and trade relations
The resolution noted that over the last 10 years, the volume of Armenia-EU bilateral trade has been increasing. Armenia, the EU and its Member States, as well as European companies and investors, are encouraged to take the necessary steps to further enhance their economic and trade relations.
Documents
2023/03/14
EP - Debate in Parliament
Documents
2023/02/20
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary
Details
The Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted the own-initiative report by Andrey KOVATCHEV (EPP, BG) on EU-Armenia relations.
The report noted that over more than three decades, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as well as the recent incursion by Azerbaijan into Armenian sovereign territory have resulted in tens of thousands of casualties, immense destruction and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has not yet been resolved.
Conflict resolution and normalisation of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations
Members are convinced that durable and sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan cannot be achieved through military means and the threat of force but requires a comprehensive political settlement in accordance with international law. They reaffirmed that, in order to be effective, a comprehensive peace treaty must include provisions that guarantee the integrity of Armenia’s sovereign territory, the rights and security of the Armenian population residing in Nagorno-Karabakh and other conflict afflicted areas, and the prompt and safe return of refugees and internally displaced people to their homes.
The report strongly condemned the large-scale military aggression by Azerbaijan in September 2022 against multiple places in the sovereign territory of Armenia, which constituted a serious breach of the ceasefire and contradicted earlier commitments, including those made as part of EU-mediated talks.
The Azerbaijani authorities are called on to:
- immediately withdraw from all parts of the territory of Armenia and to release the POWs under their control;
- remove any obstacles that would hinder freedom and security of movement along the Lachin corridor.
Both Armenia and Azerbaijan are urged to:
- fully implement the tripartite ceasefire statement of 9 November 2020 in all its aspects;
- advance discussions on the future peace treaty, to address the root causes of the conflict and to refrain from any steps that could lead to further escalation;
- urgently implement measures to prepare their respective populations for peaceful coexistence, including those enhancing people-to-people contact;
- refrain from any hostile rhetoric or actions that may be perceived as inciting hatred or outright violence or as supporting impunity, or that risk undermining the efforts to establish and promote an atmosphere conducive to trust and reconciliation, cooperation and sustainable peace;
- set up a transitional justice mechanism as a confidence-building step to achieve lasting peace and reconciliation, with a mandate to establish the fate of missing persons, to repatriate POWs and to invest in establishing historical truths based on a factual assessment of events during the armed conflict which started in 1988.
Enhanced EU involvement
The EU is urged to be more actively involved in settling the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In this regard, the report recalled that the EU’s perceived passive stance during and immediately after the 2020 war gave other regional actors, such as Russia, Iran and Türkiye, the opportunity to gain influence in the region. Members strongly support the initiative taken by the President of the European Council Charles Michel to convene and mediate bilateral meetings of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels.
Furthermore, Members welcomed the establishment of the civilian European Union Mission in Armenia under the common security and defence policy, which aims to help increase security in the region by decreasing the number of incidents in conflict-affected and border areas in Armenia, to reduce the level of risks for the population living in such areas and thereby to contribute to the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the ground, while at the same time increases visibility of the EU in the region.
While welcoming the humanitarian assistance provided by the EU for the conflict-affected population in and around Nagorno-Karabakh and its leading role in assisting humanitarian demining in the areas affected by the conflict, the Commission is called on to ensure additional funding and assistance for demining efforts, including equipment, training and risk education. The report also called for additional demining cooperation with experts from EU Member States and NGOs.
Foreign and security policy
Members support the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Türkiye in the interest of reconciliation, regional stability and security as well as socio-economic development and welcomed the progress achieved so far, including the resumption of flights between the two countries. Türkiye is encouraged once again to recognise the Armenian Genocide to pave the way for genuine reconciliation between the Turkish and Armenian peoples, and to fully respect its obligations to protect Armenian cultural heritage.
The committee draws the attention of the Armenian authorities to the risks of cooperating with the Iranian authoritarian regime, which, among other crimes and violations, is a supplier of military equipment that is being used by Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine.
Democratic reforms, rule of law and good governance
The report welcomed the full entry into force of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 1 March 2021 and Armenia’s commitment to its implementation. Members commended Armenia for the significant reforms and thorough democratisation process implemented over the past few years and for thus becoming a leader in democracy in the region. They also acknowledged Armenia’s successful fight against crime and corruption, making it one of the safest countries in the region. They, however, encouraged Armenia to continue its efforts to implement reforms and strengthen democracy, the rule of law and good governance and appreciates the progress already made.
Armenia should take the steps necessary to better protect human rights, especially women’s rights and the rights of minorities, including LGBTIQ people.
Economic and trade relations
The report noted that over the last 10 years, the volume of Armenia-EU bilateral trade has been increasing. Armenia, the EU and its Member States, as well as European companies and investors, are encouraged to take the necessary steps to further enhance their economic and trade relations.
Documents
2023/02/09
EP - Vote in committee
2022/11/24
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2022/10/24
EP - Committee draft report
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2021/12/16
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2021/07/14
EP - KOVATCHEV Andrey (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in AFET
Documents
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament: T9-0081/2023
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary: A9-0036/2023
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE736.477
- Committee draft report: PE736.479
- Committee draft report: PE736.479
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE736.477
Activities
- Andrey KOVATCHEV
Plenary Speeches (3)
- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- 2023/03/15 EU-Armenia relations (A9-0036/2023 - Andrey Kovatchev) (vote)
- Nicola BEER
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Fabio Massimo CASTALDO
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Angel DZHAMBAZKI
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Anna FOTYGA
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Gilles LEBRETON
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Costas MAVRIDES
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Nathalie LOISEAU
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Robert HAJŠEL
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- François-Xavier BELLAMY
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Hervé JUVIN
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Marina KALJURAND
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Mick WALLACE
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- Charlie WEIMERS
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Loucas FOURLAS
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Gianna GANCIA
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Bert-Jan RUISSEN
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
- Tomislav SOKOL
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- 2023/03/14 EU-Armenia relations (debate)
Votes
Relations UE-Arménie - EU-Armenia relations - Beziehungen zwischen der EU und Armenien - A9-0036/2023 - Andrey Kovatchev - Proposition de résolution (ensemble du texte) #
2023/03/15 Outcome: +: 534, 0: 66, -: 10
PPE
The Left
NI| Amendments | Dossier |
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2021/2230(INI)
2022/11/24
AFET
260 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) — having regard to its resolution of 15 April 2015 on the centenary of the Armenian genocide,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) — having regard to its previous resolutions on Armenia and Azerbaijan, including the 13 September 2012 resolution on Azerbaijan: the case of Ramil Safarov,
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to fully implement the tripartite ceasefire agreement of 9 November 2020 and to
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to fully implement the tripartite ceasefire agreement of 9 November 2020 and to urgently implement measures to prepare their respective populations for peaceful coexistence; calls on the Azerbaijani authorities to
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to fully implement the tripartite ceasefire agreement of 9 November 2020 and to urgently implement measures to prepare their respective populations for peaceful coexistence; calls on the Armenian and Azerbaijani authorities to avoid using inflammatory rhetoric which threatens to undermine the peace process;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to fully implement the tripartite ceasefire
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to fully implement the tripartite ceasefire agreement of 9 November 2020; calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to avoid using inflammatory rhetoric and to urgently implement measures to prepare their respective populations for peaceful coexistence;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. To achieve lasting peace and reconciliation, calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to set up a transitional justice mechanism or truth commission, which the EU could support and help facilitate in conjunction with other bodies such as the ICRC or OSCE, to look into all alleged crimes committed during the armed conflict starting in 1988 until now; such a mechanism could include members of academia, independent journalists and civil society activists with a mandate to establish the fate of missing persons, repatriation of prisoners of war, and invest in establishing historical truths, eliminate hateful narratives and build trust between the two nations;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to set up a transitional justice mechanism as a confidence-building step to acknowledge the suffering on both sides and work towards reconciliation based on a factual assessment of events during the armed conflict, which started in 1988; proposes the inclusion of members of academia, independent journalists and civil society activists from both sides in this body; recommends that the EU support and help facilitate this work in conjunction with other bodies such as the UN, the Council of Europe and other relevant international organisations;
Amendment 107 #
3a. Urges the governments of both countries to fully engage in the drafting of a peace treaty that should address the security of the Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh, the return of internally displaced persons and refugees and the protection of cultural, religious and historical heritage; welcomes in this regard the meetings of the foreign affairs ministers of both countries;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the EU to condemn more explicitly any future ceasefire violations or aggression by Azerbaijan against Armenia and not to use ideological or even geopolitical scales to do so;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Urges Azerbaijan to comply with the International Court of Justice Provisional Measures Order of 7 December 2021;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) — having regard to its recommendation of 19 June 2020 on the Eastern Partnership, in the run-up to the June 2020 Summit,
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Stresses that the legal status of Nagorno-Karabakh should be determined and accepted by both Armenia and Azerbaijan in order to secure the lasting settlement of the conflict; in this context underlines the need for such negotiations to take place under the mandate of the OSCE Minsk Group with active participation of its co-chairs and in close cooperation with the EU;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that the EU’s passive stance during and immediately after the 2020 war gave other regional actors, such as Russia and Turkey, the opportunity to gain influence; strongly supports, therefore, the initiative taken by the President of the European Council Charles Michel to convene and mediate bilateral meetings of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels and encourages the work on the ground of the EU’s special representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia; deplores however that Azerbaijan did not respect its commitment to the EU and has invaded the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia few days after the meeting with the President of the Council; urges the governments of both countries to fully engage in the drafting of a peace treaty and welcomes in this regard the meetings of the foreign affairs ministers of both countries;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that the EU’s perceived passive stance during and immediately after the 2020 war gave other regional actors, such as Russia and Turkey, the opportunity to gain influence; strongly supports, therefore, the initiative taken by the President of the European Council Charles Michel to convene and mediate bilateral meetings of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels and encourages the work on the ground of the EU’s special representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia; highlights the importance of continued close engagement by the EU and the EU- led mediation format in order to prevent further attacks and bring a peaceful resolution to the conflict; urges the governments of both countries to fully engage in the drafting of a peace treaty and welcomes in this regard the meetings of the foreign affairs ministers of both countries;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that the EU’s passive stance during and immediately after the 2020 war gave other regional actors, such as Russia and Turkey, the opportunity to gain influence; strongly supports, therefore, the initiative taken by the President of the European Council Charles Michel to convene and mediate bilateral meetings of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels and encourages the work on the
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that the EU’s passive stance during and immediately after the 2020 war gave other regional actors, such as Russia and Turkey, the opportunity to gain influence in the region; reminds that more active European preventive diplomacy could have prevented such outcome; strongly supports, therefore, the initiative taken by the President of the European Council Charles Michel to convene and mediate bilateral meetings of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels and encourages the work
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that the EU’s passive stance during and immediately after the 2020 war gave other regional actors, such as Russia and Turkey, the opportunity to gain influence; strongly supports, therefore, the initiative taken by the President of the European Council Charles Michel to convene and mediate bilateral meetings of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels and encourages the work on the ground of the EU’s special representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that the EU’s passive stance during and immediately after the 2020 war gave other regional actors, such as Russia and Turkey, the opportunity to gain influence; strongly supports, therefore, the initiative taken by the President of the European Council Charles Michel to convene and mediate bilateral meetings of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels and encourages the work on the ground of the EU’s special representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia; urges the governments of both countries to fully engage in the drafting of a comprehensive and mutually acceptable peace treaty and welcomes in this regard the meetings of the foreign affairs ministers of both countries;
Amendment 119 #
4. Recalls that the EU’s passive stance during and immediately after the 2020 war gave other regional actors, such as Russia, Iran and Turkey, the opportunity to gain influence; strongly supports, therefore, the initiative taken by the President of the European Council Charles Michel to convene and mediate bilateral meetings of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels and encourages the work on the ground of the EU’s special representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia; urges the governments of both countries to fully engage in the drafting of a peace treaty and welcomes in this regard the meetings of the foreign affairs ministers of both countries;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) — having regard to its resolution of 15 April 2015 on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide,
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the VP/HR and the EEAS to step up efforts to revitalise and effectively contribute to the peaceful resolution of this conflict, including through support for stabilisation, post- conflict rehabilitation, reconstruction, and confidence-building measures;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Takes note of the initial discussions on the process of border delimitation; welcomes the
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Takes note of the initial discussions on the process of border delimitation
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Takes note of the initial discussions on the process of border delimitation;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Takes note of the initial discussions on the process of border delimitation; welcomes the agreement to deploy a civilian EU mission to build trust and contribute to the border commissions; regrets Azerbaijan’s lack of consent in deploying the civilian mission on both sides of the border;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Takes note of the initial discussions on the process of border delimitation;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Takes note of the initial discussions on the process of border delimitation;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Welcomes the deployment of the EU Monitoring Capacity to Armenia to build trust and contribute to the border commissions, especially welcomes the approach to transfer EU monitoring experts from the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia as a timely and experience-sharing solution; calls for extending the mandate of the EU Monitoring Capacity, making it permanent and increasing significantly the number of monitors so that it can effectively perform its monitoring, confidence-building, and stabilisation functions along the border between the two countries;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 a (new) — having regard to the Eastern Partnership Index 2021,
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Reiterates that the transport communication between the western regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic should be ensured in line with the 9 November 2020 ceasefire statement and under sovereign control of the Republic of Armenia; suggests therefore that the notion of so-called "Zangezur corridor" or the Azerbaijani idea of an extraterritorial route be abandoned;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Welcomes Armenia’s willingness to facilitate the mission on their territory and calls on Azerbaijan to allow the presence of the EU mission on its side of the border as well; calls on the EU to play a more pro-active way and to consider prolonging and strengthening the mission as it contributes to increase security in the region while at the same time increases visibility of the EU in the region;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Reiterates the need to establish a peaceful means of connectivity between the territory of Azerbaijan and the exclave of Nakhchivan, which does not infringe on the territorial integrity of Armenia; insists that the modalities of goods transport on this route need to be agreed bilaterally between Armenia and Azerbaijan;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Urges Azerbaijan to remove its soldiers from the territory of the Armenian Republic and to respect the rights of the Armenians of Artsakh;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Welcomes the humanitarian a
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Welcomes the humanitarian aid provided by the EU for the conflict- affected population in and around Nagorno-Karabakh and its assistance for humanitarian demining in the areas
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Notes that Russia's aggression against Ukraine has created multiple challenges for Armenia in terms of security and economic development and has also major societal implications as a result of both the massive arrival of Russian citizens in the country and the indirect impact on the Armenian economy of international sanctions against Russia;, calls on the EU to assist Armenia in mitigating the economic and social consequences of these developments;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls for granting of access to international humanitarian organisations, especially the United Nations, to Nagorno-Karabakh and recalls that currently only the ICRC is allowed access to the region, which is insufficient to accurately assess the conditions and needs of the population residing there;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Emphasises the urgent need for increased and credible confidence- building measures in order to counter the perpetuated polarisation, lack of trust, hate speech and other inflammatory rhetoric between Armenia and Azerbaijan;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital -A (new) -A. whereas Armenia has suffered an unprovoked, illegal and unjustified act of military aggression by Azerbaijan to which the European union remained apathetic, thus demonstrating double standard depending on whether the aggressor is or isn’t a geopolitical enemy pursuant to the EU’s political agenda;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Suggests the establishment of a temporary international guarantee for the safety and security of the Armenian population and all returnees in Nagorno- Karabakh;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Given the significant power imbalance between the sides, highlights the importance of international mediation in any direct talks between Baku and Stepanakert, and the EU’s particularly important role in this context to ensure a fair agreement and the protection of the rights of the Nagorno-Karabakh population;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to continue supporting the provision of assistance and the work of international organisations in the conflict-resolution and on the protection of cultural and religious heritage;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Notes that with the expiration of the peacebuilding mandate of Russian forces in three years, a new peacekeeping presence should be assured on the ground, and stresses the need that this be an international peacekeeping mission;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Continues to be concerned about the fate of Armenian prisoners, both military and civilian, detained during and after the conflict and still held by Azerbaijan and welcomes the release of some of them; demands the immediate and unconditional release of all the remaining detainees, including those captured during the recent military confrontations, and that they be treated in accordance with international humanitarian law; is concerned that Azerbaijan fails to fully implement the orders of the Court of Justice of 7 December 2021 and 12 October 2022; insists that Azerbaijan will be held accountable for all atrocities committed against Armenian prisoners of war and other detainees, consistent with the two Orders of the Court;
Amendment 145 #
7. Continues to be seriously concerned about the fate of Armenian prisoners of war, both military and civilian, detained during and after the conflict and still illegally held by Azerbaijan
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Continues to be concerned about the fate of Armenian prisoners, both military and civilian, detained during and after the conflict and still held by Azerbaijan and welcomes the release of some of them;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Continues to be concerned about the fate of Armenian prisoners, both military and civilian, detained during and after the conflict and still held by Azerbaijan and welcomes the release of some of them; demands the immediate and unconditional release of all the remaining detainees, including those captured during the recent military confrontations, and that they be treated in accordance with international humanitarian law; recalls that all captured or detained persons must be treated humanely and benefit from the protections of international law; calls on all sides to clarify the fate and whereabouts of the disappeared, and to treat dead bodies with dignity;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Continues to be concerned about the fate of Armenian prisoners, both military and civilian, detained during and after the conflict and still held by Azerbaijan and welcomes the release of some of them; demands that in accordance with international humanitarian law and the third Geneva Convention, Azerbaijani authorities treat Prisoners of war humanely in all circumstances; calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all the remaining detainees, including those captured during the recent military confrontations
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital -A a (new) -Aa. whereas more than 300 people were killed since the renewal of the conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region; whereas footages were released of multiple acts of torture, mutilation and execution of Armenian prisoners by the Azerbaijani armed forces;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Notes that at least 33 Armenian prisoners of war whose whereabouts are confirmed by Azerbaijan continue to be in detention in Azerbaijan; regrets, however, that the fate and whereabouts of over 200 Armenians, including 20 civilians, in relation to the 2020 war continue to be unknown; notes that in relation to at least 18 missing persons, the UN working group on enforced disappearances has started procedures and requested information from Azerbaijan;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Condemns in the
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Condemns the footages that ha
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Condemns the footage that has appeared depicting the torture, mutilation and killing of an Armenian servicewoman and unarmed Armenian prisoners of war by Azerbaijani armed forces; calls for a full and impartial investigation of the videos to identify those responsible and hold them accountable for their actions; condemns all instances of torture and enforced disappearances, also when perpetrated in armed conflict, as well as ill-treatment and the desecration of bodies;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Condemns the footage that has appeared from 1 to 11 October 2022 depicting the torture, mutilation and killing of an Armenian servicewoman and unarmed Armenian prisoners of war by Azerbaijani armed forces; takes note of reports by human rights groups, particularly a Human Rights Watch report, classifying this act as a war crime; calls for a full and impartial investigation of the videos to identify those responsible and hold them accountable for their actions;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Condemns the footage that has appeared depicting the torture, mutilation and killing of an Armenian servicewoman and unarmed Armenian prisoners of war by Azerbaijani armed forces; calls for a full and impartial investigation of the videos, which could amount to war crimes, to identify those responsible and hold them accountable for their actions;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Condemns in the strongest possible terms the footage that has appeared depicting the torture, mutilation and
Amendment 16 #
-Ab. whereas Turkey stands by the Republic of Azerbaijan with all its economic, security, political, and military facilities; whereas Turkey is the most important supporter of Baku in the border dispute; whereas, according to intelligence reports, Syrian fighters from jihadist groups have transited through Gaziantep, southeaster Turkey, to reach the Nagorno-Karabakh theatre of operations;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Condemns the footage that has appeared depicting the torture, mutilation and
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Condemns the footage that has appeared depicting the torture, mutilation and killing of both Armenian and Azerbaijani servicemen and unarmed war prisoners by the other side's armed forces; calls for a full and impartial investigation of the videos to identify those responsible in both sides and hold them accountable for their actions;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Strongly insists that Azerbaijan and Armenia refrain from destroying cultural, religious or historical heritage; recalls that, according to the EU 2021 annual report of 10 March 2022 on the destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh, irreversible destruction of religious and cultural heritage was carried out by Azerbaijan in the region, resulting in the destruction of 89 Armenian churches, 20,000 graves and more than 5,000 tombstones; calls for the restoration of damaged sites in accordance with UNESCO standards and indications; calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to quickly allow a UNESCO mission to visit both
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 165 #
9. Strongly insists that
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Strongly insists that Azerbaijan and Armenia refrain from destroying or altering the origins of cultural, religious or historical heritage; calls for the restoration of damaged sites in accordance with UNESCO standards and indications; deplores the fact that two years since the signing of the ceasefire statement of 9 November 2020 the UNESCO mission has not been able to visit the affected areas; calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to fully cooperate with UNESCO to quickly allow
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Strongly insists that Azerbaijan and Armenia refrain from destroying or altering the origins of cultural, religious or historical heritage; calls for the restoration of damaged sites in accordance with UNESCO standards and indications; calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to quickly allow a UNESCO mission to visit both countries without preconditions;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Strongly insists that Azerbaijan and Armenia refrain from
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Nagorno-Karabakh
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Strongly insists that Azerbaijan and Armenia refrain from destroying, misattributing or miscategorising cultural, religious or historical heritage; calls for the restoration of damaged sites in accordance with UNESCO standards and indications; calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to quickly allow a UNESCO mission to visit both countries without preconditions;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Strongly condemns Azerbaijan's continued policy of erasing and denying the Armenian cultural heritage in and around Nagorno-Karabakh; notes that the erasure of the Armenian cultural heritage is part of a wider pattern of a systematic, state-level policy of historical revisionism, including the glorification of violence and territorial claims against the Republic of Armenia;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Insists that both states are under international obligations to conduct independent, prompt, public and effective investigations and prosecute all credible allegations of grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions and other violations of international law and war crimes, in order to ensure accountability of those responsible and redress for the victims;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Encourages increased bilateral contacts between the political authorities of Armenia and Azerbaijan as well as between their civil societies and therefore calls on the Commission to support civil society organisations in Armenia and Azerbaijan that genuinely contribute to reconciliation; welcomes the agreement from 31st October 2022 in Sochi, between Armenia and Azerbaijan, to refrain from the threat or use of force, to discuss and resolve all problematic questions solely on the basis of mutual recognition of sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders by the UN Charter and the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration and encourages Armenia and Azerbaijan to act accordingly;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Encourages increased bilateral contacts between the political authorities of Armenia and Azerbaijan and underlines the role played by the civil societies of both countries in improving relationships between the two countries;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Notes that the unblocking of regional transport and communication links will present a significant opportunity for socio-economic development in the entire South Caucasus region; stresses that this needs to be done in full respect of the sovereignty of both countries and based on the principle of reciprocity; underlines that, as part of the trilateral ceasefire agreement, both countries agrees to unblock connections between Nakhitchevan and Azerbaijan and to secure connections between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Calls on the Republic of Armenia to comply with Article 9 of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire agreement, which foresees the creation of a corridor between the Western regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, as it constitutes a legitimate request of the Republic of Azerbaijan that has so far not been responded by Armenia;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Stresses the need to consult and cooperate with civil society and human rights defenders, in particular on issues of reconciliation and humanitarian assistance, as well as the importance of sustainable funding and the freedom of such organisations to conduct their work without restrictions;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Highlights the particular effect of the conflict on women and marginalised groups, including the rise in domestic violence in the aftermath of the recent war, as well as the exclusion of women from the official peace process; calls on the Armenian government, as well as international mediators to remove barriers to women's participation, across all tracks, and systematically include women experts and women human rights defenders in all consultations;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Supports the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Turkey and welcomes the progress achieved so far; c
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Supports the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Turkey and welcomes the progress achieved so far; calls for the speedy implementation of agreements reached by the special representatives; calls on both sides to engage in the process in good faith and without preconditions; recalls that the previous attempt of normalisation of relations between Armenia and Turkey through the signing of 2009 protocols failed because of Turkey's unilateral support for Azerbaijan and conditioning the opening of border and establishment of diplomatic relations with Armenia on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict; deplores the signals coming from the Turkish authorities that the current process is closely coordinated with Azerbaijan and emphasizes its calls on Turkey not to repeat the mistake of the past and to take concrete steps in the ongoing process with Armenia;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Supports the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Turkey and welcomes the progress achieved so far; is looking forward to the recognition, on the part of the Turkish authorities, of their responsibility in the Armenian Genocide; calls for the speedy implementation of agreements reached by the special representatives; calls on both sides to engage in the process in good faith and without preconditions;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Supports the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Turkey
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Supports the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Turkey and welcomes the progress achieved so far; is nevertheless concerned at the anti- Armenian rhetoric used by some Turkish politicians; calls for the speedy implementation of agreements reached by the special representatives; calls on both sides to engage in the process in good faith and without preconditions;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Calls on Armenia to prevent any circumvention of the sanctions imposed on Russia through its territory;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls on Armenia to consider diversifying its security partnerships
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls on Armenia to consider diversifying its security partnerships, as its long-standing reliance on Russia and its allies in the Collective Security Treaty Organization has proved insufficient; urges Yerevan to do more in order to distance itself from Moscow’s orbit, as its current dependency in certain key areas is becoming very problematic, and to increase its alignment with the European Union; insists that the EU institutions do more in supporting Armenia in its European trajectory;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12.
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12.
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls on Armenia to consider diversifying and intensifying its security partnerships with its regional and Euro- Atlantic partners, as its long-standing reliance on Russia and its allies in the Collective Security Treaty Organization has proved insufficient;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas it is estimated that there are still around 4,500 Azerbaijani and Armenian missing persons and hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people from the first Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the 1990s;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Notes Iran's interest in preventing the construction of new transport communications linking the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic with the western regions of Azerbaijan, as agreed in the ceasefire statement of 9 November, which, if succeeded, would have a significant impact on the prospects of a peace agreement; draws the attention of the Armenian authorities to the risks of cooperating with the Iranian authoritarian regime, which, amongst other crimes and violations, is the supplier of the military equipment that is used by Russia in the war of aggression against Ukraine;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Condemns Turkey's military support, which actively intervened in the conflict on the side of Azerbaijan; notes that Turkey is in no way a reliable treaty partner that could exert influence within the framework of peaceful coexistence between Armenia and Azerbaijan; condemns further interventions by the Turkish government in the conflict over Nagorno Karabakh; calls in this regard for a reorientation of Turkey's EU accession process, which should be stopped once and for all;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the full entry into force of CEPA on 1 March 2021 and Armenia’s commitment to its implementation;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the full entry into force of CEPA on 1 March 2021 and Armenia’s commitment to its implementation; welcomes the fact that the government recognises CEPA as a strategic blueprint for key reforms in Armenia; commends Armenia for the significant reforms and thorough democratisation process implemented over the past few years and thus becoming a leader in democracy in the region;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the full entry into force of CEPA on 1 March 2021 and Armenia’s commitment to its implementation; welcomes the fact that the government recognises CEPA as a strategic blueprint for key reforms in Armenia; appreciates progress made and calls on the EU- Armenia Partnership Council to work closely together on implementation of ongoing and future reforms;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Notes with satisfaction the implementation of Armenia-EU CEPA and the fact that the fully implemented measures include the adoption of the new Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes, adoption of the National Strategy2019- 2022 for the fight against corruption and the establishment of the relevant independent anti-corruption body, adoption of legislative package regulating the field of Mass media, adoption of 2019- 2024 Strategy for Judicial and Legal Reforms, adoption of the amendments to the Electoral Code, increase of the number of judges as well as adoption of the Action Plan 2020-2022 for the Protection of Human Rights and many more;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Welcomes the progress Armenia has made on the implementation of the CEPA Roadmap; notes that as of September 2022, all the measures within 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 deadlines for the CEPA Roadmap have been implemented, either fully or partially;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Acknowledges Armenia’s successful fight against crime and corruption making it one of the safest countries in the region;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 a (new) — having regard to its resolution of 10 March 2022 on the destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas, in the past, the Armenian people have previously been the victims of terrible violence and abuses, most notably the horrific genocide of 1915;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the early parliamentary elections of 2021 which confirmed the strength of democracy in Armenia and the support of its people for the reform agenda; encourages the government to continue implementing reforms, despite the difficult international context and the challenges Armenia is facing; calls on the Commission and the Council to increase its political and diplomatic support to Armenia also in light of the assertiveness of its neighbours; reiterates that the EU is the largest donor supporting Armenia’s reform process;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the early parliamentary elections of 2021 which confirmed the strength of democracy in Armenia and the support of its people for the reform agenda; encourages the government to continue implementing reforms, despite the difficult international context and the challenges Armenia is facing and to avoid backtracking on the reform agenda, as this can have a negative impact on the country’s international standing and on EU support; reiterates that the EU is the largest donor supporting Armenia’s reform process;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the early parliamentary elections of 2021 which confirmed the strength of democracy in Armenia and the support of its people for the reform agenda; encourages the government to continue implementing reforms, despite the difficult international context and the challenges Armenia is facing; reiterates that the EU is the largest donor supporting Armenia’s reform process and that it follows an incentive-based approach of “more for more” and “less for less” in its assistance;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the early parliamentary elections of 2021 which confirmed the strength of democracy in Armenia and the support of its people for the reform agenda; encourages the government to continue implementing reforms, despite the difficult international context and the challenges Armenia is facing in order to strengthen democratic institutions, the rule of law and the independence of judiciary; reiterates that the EU is the largest donor supporting Armenia’s reform process;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Highlights in particular the need for stronger action in the area of judicial reform and fight against corruption, including to ensure a balanced mechanism for the election of key judicial positions, to carry out non-politicised and merit-based vetting of the judiciary through a professional commission, consisting of legal experts nominated by different institutions and representatives of civil society, to develop a new anti- corruption reform strategy and action plan in line with recommendations by OECD and the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), to publicise the concluding part of the Corruption Prevention Commission’s (CPC) decisions regarding the integrity checks of candidates for judges and candidates for key public positions, to introduce a comprehensive electronic procurement system with an independent verification mechanism to check the profiles of participants in tenders, beneficial owners and (possible) cases of conflict of interest, to provide the CPC with access to the electronic procurement system in order to scrutinise for conflict of interests and affiliations with public officials;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Encourages Armenia to continue its efforts to implement reforms and strengthen democracy, rule of law and good governance; appreciates progress already made; calls on Armenia to step up the implementation of justice and anti- corruption reforms and to undertake steps necessary to better protect human rights, especially women´s rights and rights of minorities, including LGBTIQ people; takes note of the reports of certain NGOs and representatives of opposition revealing the potential risk of regress at least in some areas; urges the government to make visible progress; calls on Armenia to continue cooperation with the EU on the implementation of reforms;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Welcomes Armenia's participation in the Partnership for Good Governance Phase II under the Eastern Partnership, a joint initiative between the EU and the Council of Europe, which supports domestic reforms to bring Partner country closer to EU and CoE standards in the fields of human rights, democracy and rules of law; welcomes Armenia's aggregate freedom score increase to 55, however notes the country is still places among the world's "partly free" countries;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Welcomes the progress made by Armenia in justice, anti-corruption, and police reforms and comprehensive constitutional reforms; welcomes the ongoing implementation of Armenia’s national strategy for judicial and legal reforms and its national anti-corruption strategy;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Calls on all political actors in the country to continue carrying out the necessary reforms aimed at strengthening the rule of law, media freedom and the independence of the judiciary, while ensuring the full respect of democratic principles and human rights;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Regrets polarising language often used by political opponents and destructive attempts by some Russia- affiliated political groups to derail the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas periodical deadly military confrontations between Azerbaijan and Armenia continue; whereas the 9 November 2020 ceasefire agreement, introduced after the 44-day war
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Notes the ambitious police reforms undertaken by the Government of Armenia with the extensive support of the European Union, which aim to create a safer environment and increased trust of the relations between the public and police, and in particular the establishment of Armenia’s new Patrol service and the planned establishment of a Ministry of Interior;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 c (new) Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Underlines the important role of civil society in the shaping and implementation of key reforms; calls on the Armenian government to maintain and extend the key role of civil society in democratic policymaking and further strengthen government-CSO cooperation, as well as to introduce legislation to better protect human rights defenders; calls on the EU Delegation and Member States’ representations in Armenia to increase their support for civil society and human rights defenders’ work;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Underlines the important role of civil society in the shaping and implementation of key reforms; underlines the important role that non-governmental organisations and human rights activists play in the protection of democracy and human rights;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Underlines the important role of civil society in the shaping and implementation of key reforms; calls on the government to continue and accelerate reforms aimed at creating an open, independent and pluralistic civil society;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Underlines the important role of civil society in the shaping and implementation of key reforms; advocates for a thorough EU support for Armenian civil society;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Underlines th
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Welcomes Armenia’s association to Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme for 2021-2027, enabling Armenian researchers, innovators and research entities to strengthen partnerships with their counterparts in the EU, and Armenia’s successful cooperation on Erasmus+ Programme;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 b (new) 15b. Calls on the government to step up judicial and anti-corruption reforms and on the EU to increase support in those areas, in particular technical support and exchange of expertise;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16.
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas periodical deadly military confrontations between Azerbaijan and Armenia continue; whereas the 9 November 2020 ceasefire agreement, introduced after the 44-day war triggered by Azerbaijan in 2020, has been violated
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Underlines the importance of media freedom, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly for preserving a vibrant democracy; welcomes the improvements in media freedom in Armenia as reported by the World Press Freedom Index 2022 that ranked Armenia at the 51st place while it was at the 63rd place in 2021; encourages the national authorities to continue to implement reforms for improving media freedom in the country; is concerned by the presence of disinformation and harsh rhetoric;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Underlines the importance of media freedom, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly for preserving a vibrant democracy; is concerned by the presence of disinformation and harsh rhetoric; urges the government to enact and enforce legislation aimed at protecting all types of minorities within Armenia, to do its utmost to create a social environment that is more tolerant and inclusive, where all citizens can flourish and feel accepted and integrated;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Underlines the importance of media freedom, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly for preserving a vibrant democracy; is concerned by the presence of disinformation and harsh rhetoric; stresses that while media environment in the country is diverse, it is also characterised by polarisation and influence of media owners on editorial policies; is concerned by cases of hate speech and physical violence targeting journalists;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Underlines the importance of media freedom, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly for preserving a vibrant democracy; is concerned by the presence of disinformation and harsh rhetoric; calls on the Armenian government and the Commission to increase support for independent media in the country, also with a view to countering disinformation;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls on Armenia to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Notes with concern that Armenia despite progress faces serious press freedom issues, including misinformation and disinformation on social media, the limited financial independence of private media, widespread anti-media rhetoric, and the prominence of media outlets that are affiliated with major political and commercial interests; is aware of the challenges in times of war in the region; however, underlines the importance of any measure taken in this context complies with the Council of Europe and other international standards and particularly with the Article 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights and the relevant case-law of the ECtHR;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Recalls that the fight against discrimination is a cornerstone of democratic systems; considers that the democratic transition in Armenia is an opportunity to strengthen the human rights system; recalls that the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe encouraged the government to take a prompt stance and adopt several legal reforms1a; considers that the authorities have all recommendations at their disposal to make progress on human rights and calls for their implementation; _________________ 1a https://rm.coe.int/report-on-the-visit-to- armenia-from-16-to-20-september-2018- by-dunja-m/168091f9d5, ¶106-107
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Is concerned about the relentless Russian disinformation campaigns in Armenia, that spread into the Armenian medias and on social media platforms targeting the European Union and the West in general; calls on the EEAS to work together with Armenian authorities to fight against disinformation, particularly by supporting efforts to train and improve the diversity of the media sector and contribute to an increased level of media literacy in Armenia;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Stresses the need to improve the situation regarding gender equality and combating violence against women and domestic violence; highlights the particularly vulnerable situation of the women displaced from the conflict- affected areas; underlines the need to safeguard LGBTIQ rights; regrets the fact that political participation of women remains low despite the introduction of a gender quota for the candidate lists;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Welcomes the advancing and prioritization of the 'Women, peace and security' agenda by Armenia in the framework of its national policies and programmes, with the objective to ensure political and public participation of women at all levels of decision-making, their empowerment and the promotion of gender equality as important prerequisites for achieving peace and security;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls on the Armenian government to refrain from measures that limit the freedom of speech and freedom of media; insists on greater cooperation with diverse stakeholders around laws that have an impact on human rights and democratisation, such as the serious insult law, which has recently de facto been cancelled, and other laws that concern the work of media;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Strongly urges the Turkish Government to recognise the Armenian genocide;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Considers that LGBTIQ persons are in dire need of protection; calls for the adoption of anti-discrimination legislation adding sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics as prohibited grounds, alongside the adoption of civil, administrative and/or criminal proceedings to protect people from hate speech and hate crimes; calls on authorities to reform criminal legislation by adding the previous grounds as aggravating circumstances; urges Armenia to stop considering homosexuality as a mental illness1a; _________________ 1ahttps://pace.coe.int/en/files/29711/html ¶10-11
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Welcomes Armenia's efforts regarding its human rights and anti- corruption reforms; regrets, however, that Armenia is lagging behind in the defence of LGBTIQ rights and is concerned about the situation in the country; urges the Armenian authorities to uphold and promote the LGBTQI rights in its legislation and calls on the EU to support Armenia in this process;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Notes that the adoption of the second Armenian National Action Plan on the implementation of UNSCR 1325 is instrumental in consolidating Armenia's efforts to address all forms of violence against women and girls in conflicts, and to contribute to further gender- mainstreaming in the security sector governance;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Calls on the Armenian government to launch joint efforts to address disinformation directed at civil society actors and human rights activists which intends to undermine their democratic role;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Calls on Armenia to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention);
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 c (new) 16c. Welcomes the advancing and prioritisation of Women, peace and security agenda by Armenia in the framework of its national policies and programmes, with the objective to ensure political and public participation of women at all levels of decision-making procedure, their empowerment and promotion of gender equality; notes that the adoption of 2nd National Action Plan on the implementation of UNSCR 1325 is instrumental in consolidating Armenia’s efforts to address all forms of violence against women and girls in conflicts, and contribute to further gender- mainstreaming in the security sector governance;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 c (new) 16c. Calls on the Armenian government, including the Human Rights Defender of Armenia, to raise public awareness around the issue of LGBTIQ- phobia and the need to change prevailing patriarchal structures to counter gender stereotypes; calls on the Armenian government to adopt and implement action plans with the aim of strengthening the rights of LGBTIQ persons and their living conditions, and preventing and combating social exclusion, stigmatisation and all forms of discrimination against them;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 c (new) 16c. Stresses the importance of reforms in the field of gender equality, women’s protection representation and equal treatment at all levels of political, economic and societal life, as well as non- discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, which would be of great benefit to the democratic development of Armenia and help advance human rights protection;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas periodical deadly military confrontations between Azerbaijan and Armenia continue; whereas the 9
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 d (new) 16d. Calls on the Armenian government to ratify the Istanbul Convention and to adopt and implement policies to combat domestic and gender- based violence;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Notes that over the last 10 years, the volume of Armenia-EU bilateral trade has been increasing and calls on the Commission to take the necessary steps to further strengthen economic and trade cooperation with Armenia;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Notes that over the last 10 years,
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Notes the potential of the Economic and Investment Plan to help Armenia build a dynamic and resilient economy; welcomes Armenia’s progress in the implementation of flagship initiatives; encourages Armenia, EU member states and European companies and investors to work together in building stronger economic links, in order to boost development and raise the living standard of the population;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Notes the potential of the Economic and Investment Plan to help Armenia build a sustainable, dynamic and resilient economy; welcomes Armenia’s progress in the implementation of flagship initiatives;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Calls on Armenia to further enhance its engagement in the fight against climate change and the protection of the environment; encourages Armenia to increase its emissions reduction targets under its NDC in order to mirror its commitment and good track record in cutting emissions;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 b (new) 19b. Calls on the Armenian authorities to undertake crucial steps to accelerate the development of renewables, increase energy efficiency and reduce the energy dependence on nuclear energy and fossil fuel imports, coming in particular from Russia;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Welcomes the signing of the Common Aviation Area Agreement on 15 November 2021 and calls on EU Member States to ensure its swift ratification;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Welcomes the signing of the Agreement of strategic cooperation with Europol in September 2021 and the substantial progress made in the negotiations for signing an agreement with Eurojust;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Calls for advancing discussions on an EU-Armenia visa liberalisation scheme to support people-to-people contacts, closer bilateral ties, and reform progress;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas periodical deadly military confrontations between Azerbaijan and Armenia continue; whereas the 9 November 2020 ceasefire
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Welcomes Armenia's joining the European Migration Network as an observer in October 2022;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 c (new) 20c. Welcomes Armenia’s association to Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme for 2021-2027, enabling Armenian researchers, innovators and research entities to strengthen partnerships with their counterparts in the EU, and Armenia’s successful cooperation on Erasmus+ Programme;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 d (new) 20d. Welcomes Armenia’s joining to the Creative Europe programme 2021- 2027 which will strengthen Armenia's cultural and creative sectors and will boost their efforts to become more inclusive, digital, and sustainable;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 e (new) 20e. Calls on the EU and Member States to acknowledge the progress made by Armenia during the recent years in the implementation of the Agreements on Visa Facilitation and Readmission, and to open a visa liberalisation dialogue with Armenia to support people-to-people contacts, closer bilateral ties and reform progress;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Reiterates its concerns regarding the ongoing operation of the Metsamor nuclear power plant;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Reiterates its concerns regarding the ongoing operation of the Metsamor nuclear power plant; calls for the swift adoption of a road map or action plan for the closure and safe decommissioning of the plant, taking into consideration the need for its replacement with new capacity, including renewable energy sources, to ensure Armenia’s energy security and conditions for sustainable development, in line with CEPA provisions; encourages Armenia to make full use of the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for ensuring that the country's nuclear programme is safe and secure;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Reiterates its concerns regarding the ongoing operation of the outdated Metsamor nuclear power plant; calls for the swift adoption of a road map or action plan for the closure and safe decommissioning of the plant; urges to refrain from developing an additional nuclear unit in seismologically and militarily volatile region;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Welcomes the visit of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Armenia in October 2022 and the IAEA support for ensuring that Armenia’s nuclear program is safe and secure; welcomes also Armenia's commitment to "Rays of Hope" initiative and its positive example in achieving "CancerCare4All”, as stated during the above-mentioned visit;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Welcomes the Armenian steps already taken concerning the green transformation and the commitment to 40% reduction of emissions by 2030; encourages Armenia to continue and step up its ambitions in line with the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has not been yet resolved and requires a comprehensive solution; whereas two years after the signing of the ceasefire statement in November 2020, which ended the 44-day war, humanitarian issues are still pending; whereas Armenia has handed all the minefield maps at its disposal; whereas Azerbaijan has been using the demand for the maps to artificially delay the return of Armenian POWs; whereas there are still 33Armenian POWs illegally kept in Baku and sentenced to imprisonments of 4 to 20 years;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 b (new) 21b. Welcomes the efforts of Armenia to increase energy security, diversify energy sources and increase the deployment of renewables, taking into account that natural gas imports from Russia still represent over 80% and bilateral cooperation between Armenia and Iran on energy exchange;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the 44-day war resulted in 3825 human casualties on the Armenian side and 203 people are still missing, including civilians; whereas as of September 2022 breaches of the ceasefire regime by Azerbaijan further resulted in human casualties on the Armenian side, both military and civilian; whereas the Armenian authorities reported that the military aggression of September 2022 left 201 people dead, both military and civilian and 27 are missing;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas according to the 9 November 2020 ceasefire statement the parties have committed to remain in their positions of that day, exchange prisoners of war and other detainees, and unblock all economic and transport connections in the region;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas according to the 9 November 2020 ceasefire statement the parties have committed to remain in their positions of that day, exchange prisoners of war and other detainees, and unblock all economic and transport connections in the region;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) — having regard to the ECtHR judgement of 26 May 2020, final as of 12 October 2020 on the case of Makuchyan and Minasyan v. Azerbaijan and Hungary,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas during the military aggression by Azerbaijan in September 2022 civilian objects and infrastructure in the three provinces of the Republic of Armenia, namely Gegharkunik, Syunik, and Vayots Dzor, came under shelling of Azerbaijani forces, which left 7600 persons displaced, including1437 children;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas Russian peacekeeping forces were deployed along the contact line in Nagorno-Karabakh and along the Lachin Corridor following the 2020 war with a 5-year stabilisation mandate but have failed to act on several occasions to stop the break-out of hostilities;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas Russian peacekeeping forces were deployed along the contact line in Nagorno-Karabakh and along the Lachin Corridor following the 2020 war for a 5-year period but have failed to act on several occasions to stop the break-out of hostilities;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. whereas in September 2022 Azerbaijan attacked three provinces of Armenia: Gegharkunik, Syunik, and Vayots Dzor; whereas Armenian authorities estimate that the shelling on civilian objects and infrastructure impacted 36 communities and settlements, 192 houses, two schools, one medical center, three guesthouses as well as power supply lines and pipelines; whereas this constitutes a clear violation of the territorial integrity of Armenia and norms of international law prohibiting the targeting of civilian infrastructure;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. whereas Azerbaijani military actions follow the worrying statements by Azerbaijani authorities referring to the territory of the Republic of Armenia as Azerbaijani ancestral land and threatening to use force;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. whereas on 12 September 2022 Azerbaijani forces launched a large-scale attack on Armenian internationally recognised sovereign territory in the east and south-east of the country;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B d (new) Bd. whereas the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) decided on 16 September 2022 that its 29 September 2020 interim measure calling on parties to comply with their engagements under the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of the Council of Europe, including with respect to the prisoners of war is still in force and spreads its legal force on the events at issue;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B e (new) Be. whereas there are credible reports about Armenian POWs and other detainees being subjected to extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and desecration of the dead, including video footage; whereas the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 7 December 2021 ordered and on 12 October 2022 reaffirmed the obligation of Azerbaijan “to protect from violence and bodily harm all persons captured in relation to the 2020 conflict who remain in detention, and ensure their security and equality before the law”; whereas videos depicting alleged war crimes against Azerbaijanis during the 2020 war have also appeared;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 7 a (new) — having regard to the European Convention on Human Rights (‘ECHR’),
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU is committed to promoting a South Caucasus region that is secure, stable, peaceful and prosperous for the benefit of all people living in the region and is ready to play an active role as an honest broker and a reliable partner;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU is committed to promoting a South Caucasus region that is secure, stable, peaceful and prosperous and is ready to play an active role as reliable trade partner and honest broker in mediating a sustainable peace settlement;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas serious allegations about the involvement of the Azerbaijani authorities in the destruction of cemeteries, churches and historical monuments in Nagorno-Karabakh were set out in the Orders of the International Court of Justice of 7 December 2021;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas the European Union supports peaceful conflict resolution of any unresolved regional conflicts via diplomatic means;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) C b. whereas, following the quadrilateral meeting between President Aliyev, Prime Minister Pashinyan, President Macron and President Michel on 6 October 2022 in Prague, the EU has deployed a temporary monitoring mission along the Armenian side of the international border with Azerbaijan with the objective of monitoring, analysing and reporting on the situation in the region;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas Armenia and Azerbaijan made proposals on the conditions for a peace treaty governing their inter-state relations; whereas the countries’ political leaders recently agreed to step up substantive work to advance on the draft text;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a sustainable normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan requires that all violence cease and that all the root causes of conflict be addressed, so as to ensure the long-term stability of bilateral relations and of the wider region as a whole, in line with international law and in the spirit of good neighbourly relations;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a sustainable normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan requires that all violence cease and that all the root causes of conflict be addressed; whereas such a goal can only be achieved when the authorities of Armenia and Azerbaijan can guarantee peaceful coexistence and the respect of minority rights;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a sustainable normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan requires that all violence cease and that all the root causes of conflict be addressed, in particular guaranteeing the rights and security of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a sustainable normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan requires that all violence cease
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a sustainable normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan requires that all violence cease
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a sustainable normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan requires that all violence cease and that all the root causes of conflict be addressed to achieve lasting peace as soon as possible;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas the alleged Russian readiness to guarantee the security of Armenia has proven non-existing as demonstrated by the lack of response to the Azerbaijan’s continuous attacks even in the light of the Armenian attempt to resort to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO); whereas democratic parties and the civil society in Armenia started to question the country’s membership in the CSTO; whereas Russian peace-keepers deployed in the region were unwilling and unable to prevent further attacks from Azerbaijan, and their presence has been decreasing steadily, especially after the begin of the Russian criminal war of aggression against Ukraine;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas on 20 October 2022 the EU dispatched a temporary civilian monitoring mission, called EU Monitoring Capacity, on the Armenian side of the internationally recognized border between Armenia and Azerbaijan;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas the armed conflicts between Armenia and Azerbaijan have had a catastrophic impact on the cultural, religious and historical heritage of the whole region;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas EU-Armenia relations are based on common values, such as democracy, the rule of law, human rights
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas human rights defenders, activists and independent civil society often face online hate speech, smear campaigns and targeting by various right- wing groups linked to previous regimes in Armenia; whereas they lack protection and recognition for the work they do for the society and the democratic reforms in the country, in particular when it comes to the promotion of human rights, democracy and rule of law;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas the defence of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including through the respect of the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention of Human Rights, is a crucial tenet of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the EU and Armenia ('CEPA');
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas Armenia scored a 14- point improvement over the past five years in Transparency International Corruption Perception Index 2021;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 — having regard to the reports of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E b (new) Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E b (new) Eb. whereas following the 2018 Velvet Revolution, Armenia initially made significant democratic improvements and positive strides against corruption, promised anti-corruption and judicial reforms slowed down in 2021 in the wake of the political and economic crisis triggered by the pandemic and renewed conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E b (new) Eb. whereas Armenia has the leading position in its neighbourhood in the 2021 Democracy Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit and the World Press Freedom Index 2022;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E c (new) Ec. whereas the human rights of LGBTIQ people in Armenia are at best discarded and at worst actively fought against by government and state institutions; whereas ILGA Europe’s Rainbow Index shows Armenia as having one of the largest deficits in legislation and policy aiming to protect LGBTIQ people, ranking it in the 3rd worst place among all Council of Europe countries, tied with the Russian Federation;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E c (new) Ec. whereas Armenia has improved its positions in the World Bank’s “Women, Business and Law 2022” report, the Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report 2022, and the World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2021;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E d (new) Ed. whereas PACE adopted in 2022 a resolution on violations of the rights of LGBTI persons in the Southern Caucasus and made several calls to authorities to reform legislation in order to address them; whereas the recommendations reflect the 2016 ECRI findings; whereas already in 2019 ECRI had concluded that its recommendations had not been addressed sufficiently, including that none of the relevant provisions of the new Criminal Code had been adopted; whereas the lack of response of the government to international bodies’ recommendations is alarming;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E d (new) Ed. whereas Armenia's ranking in the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum 2020-2021 Index improved and it attained the top position in terms of Democracy and Good Governance; whereas Armenia received positive assessment in Freedom House's Nations in Transit 2022 report;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E e (new) Ee. whereas the European Court of Human Rights recognized in its judgement on Cases 1367/12 and 72961/12 (Ogazenova v Armenia) that criminal law measures are required with respect to hate speech, notably on grounds of sexual orientation and sexual life; whereas domestic law currently prohibits hate speech, yet sexual orientation and gender identity continue not to be included in the characteristics of victims of the offence despite the recommendations of the relevant international bodies in that respect;1a _________________ 1a ECtHR, Cases 1367/12 and 72961/12 (Ogazenova v Armenia), ¶121-122
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine has had implications for the South Caucasus and has further complicated the security situation in the region; whereas the Treaty signed between Azerbaijan’s President, Ilham Aliyev, and the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, the day before the begin of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has brought the relations between these two countries to the level of a fully-fledged alliance;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine has had implications for the South Caucasus and has further complicated the security situation in the region; whereas Turkey has not contributed to the peace process, but has instead exacerbated the conflict; whereas the EU and its Member States should condemn with the same intensity any acts of war and aggression against sovereign countries;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) — having regard to the statement of the International Association of Genocide Scholars Executive Board of 24 October 2022 on Azerbaijani Aggression Against the Republic of Armenia and the Indigenous Armenians of the South Caucasus,
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas Russia’s
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas Russia’s
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine has
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas since the adoption of the Parliament’s resolution of 10 March 2022 on the destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Caucasus Heritage Watch has reported about a new case of the destruction of an Armenian church located in the territories fallen under the control of Azerbaijan after the 2020 war in Nagorno-Karabakh ;whereas this goes against the main calls expressed in the March 10 resolution and is a major violation of the provisional measure of the International Court of Justice of 7 December 2021 which ordered Azerbaijan to prevent and punish acts of vandalism and desecration affecting Armenian cultural heritage;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas despite Azerbaijani authorities releasing some Armenian prisoners of war, an undisclosed number of them, both military and civilians, are still detained in Azerbaijan in unknown conditions;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas Armenia is targeted by disinformation from neighbouring countries, in particular Russian media outlets, as Armenian news outlets mostly rely on Russia as news sources and agencies;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas Turkey has not yet recognized the Armenian genocide;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F b (new) Fb. whereas Armenia is the target of Azerbaijani information operations, in particular with the aim of harassing social media users and disseminating false information;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict, which over the years has caused immense suffering and destruction, has significantly hampered the socio-economic development and stability of the whole South Caucasus region; is convinced that a durable and sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan cannot be achieved through military means but requires a comprehensive political settlement in accordance with international law, including the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, the 1975 OSCE Helsinki Final Act and the OSCE Minsk Group’s 2009 Basic Principles; reaffirms that, in order to be effective, a comprehensive peace treaty must include provisions that guarantee the integrity of the Armenian sovereign territory, the safety of Armenian population residing in Nagorno-Karabakh and other conflict- afflicted areas, and the prompt and safe return of refugees and internally displaced people to their homes;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict, which over the years has caused immense suffering and destruction, has significantly hampered the socio-economic development and stability of the whole South Caucasus region; is convinced that a durable and sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan cannot be achieved through military means but requires a comprehensive political settlement in accordance with international law, including the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, the 1975 OSCE Helsinki Final Act and the OSCE Minsk Group’s 2009 Basic Principles; recalls that the root cause of the conflict, which is the situation and security of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh and the status of the formerly autonomous region, remains unresolved;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that the armed Nagorno- Karabakh conflict, which over the years has caused immense suffering and destruction, has significantly hampered the socio-economic development and stability
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict, which over the years has caused immense suffering and destruction, has significantly hampered the socio-economic development and stability of the whole South Caucasus region; is convinced that a durable and sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan cannot be achieved through military means but requires a comprehensive political settlement in accordance with international law, including the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, the 1975 OSCE Helsinki Final Act and the OSCE Minsk Group’s 2009 Basic Principles; calls on the international community to remain seized of this conflict which is a matter of stability and security of the whole region;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict, which over the years has caused immense suffering and destruction, has significantly hampered the socio-economic development and stability of the whole South Caucasus region; is convinced that a durable and sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan cannot be achieved through military means and the threat of use of force but requires a comprehensive political settlement in accordance with international law, including the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, the 1975 OSCE Helsinki Final Act and the OSCE Minsk Group’s 2009 Basic Principles;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that the
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Strongly condemns the large-scale military a
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Strongly condemns the
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Strongly condemns the
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Strongly condemns the large-scale military attack by Azerbaijan in September 2022 against multiple targets in the sovereign territory of Armenia and its consequences for the peace process; reiterates that the territorial integrity of Armenia and Azerbaijan must be fully respected and underlines the EU’s readiness to be more actively involved in settling the region’s protracted conflicts; emphasises that both sides have to respect the principle of territorial integrity, which is key for peace in the region;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Strongly condemns the cla
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Strongly condemns the large-scale military attack by Azerbaijan in September 2022 against multiple targets in the sovereign territory of Armenia, the brutality that characterised the attack, and its consequences for the peace process; reiterates that the territorial integrity of Armenia and Azerbaijan must be fully respected and
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 b (new) — having regard to the report of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe following her visit to Armenia from 16 to 20 September 2018,1a _________________ 1a https://rm.coe.int/report-on-the-visit-to- armenia-from-16-to-20-september-2018- by-dunja-m/168091f9d5
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Strongly condemns the large-scale military attack by Azerbaijan in September 2022 against multiple targets in the sovereign territory of Armenia and its consequences for the peace process; reiterates that the territorial integrity of Armenia
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Deplores the significant loss of life, damage and destruction; notes in particular, that the attack has resulted in nearly 300 deaths, of which 210 were Armenian servicemen and civilians, and that at least 7600 civilians were displaced from the Armenian provinces of Vayots Dzor, Syunik and Gegharkunik according to the Armenian Ombudsperson’s office;
Amendment 93 #
2a. Supports the Armenian proposal to establish a demilitarised zone around Nagorno-Karabakh and along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan; takes the view that this demilitarised zone could be controlled by the OSCE; lauds Armenia for the constructive role it has played in efforts to bring about a ceasefire and lasting peace;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Expresses concern about the presence of so-called Russian ‘peacekeepers’ and their potential impact to the political developments in South Caucasus and the future of the region’s reform agenda;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to fully implement the tripartite ceasefire agreement of 9 November 2020 and to urgently implement measures to prepare their respective populations for peaceful coexistence;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to fully implement the tripartite ceasefire agreement of 9 November 2020 and condemns Azerbaijan for regular violations of the ceasefire; recalls that the implementation of article 9 of the ceasefire statement of 9 November 2020 cannot go against the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Armenia; calls on both Parties to urgently implement measures to prepare their respective populations for peaceful coexistence; calls in this respect on the Azerbaijani
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to fully implement the tripartite ceasefire agreement of 9 November 2020 and to urgently implement measures to prepare their respective populations for peaceful coexistence; calls on the Azerbaijani authorities to avoid using inflammatory rhetoric which threatens to undermine the peace process, as it happened with the use of a Putin-style rhetoric by Azeri President Alyiev, who described the Armenian political leadership as fascist in the aftermath of the September 2022 attack;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to fully implement the tripartite ceasefire agreement of 9 November 2020 in all its aspects; stresses the need to advance discussions on the future peace treaty and address the root causes of the conflict; calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan
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