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Olof Skoog

lines on the record: 243
first: 2020-04-23
most recent: 2021-10-19
sittings or episodes: 20
sources: un-security-council

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“The European Union will continue to closely monitor developments on the ground and their broader implications and remains ready to take further action in order to protect the viability of the two-State solution. The European Union calls for all parties to take swift steps to produce a fundamental change in the political, security and economic situation in the Gaza Strip, including the end of the closure of, and the full opening of, the crossing points while addressing Israel’s legitimate security concerns. Rocket fire and the launching of incendiary balloons and other attacks by Hamas and other militant groups is unacceptable. All stakeholders must commit to non-violence and peace. The decision to postpone the planned Palestinian elections, including the legislative elections originally scheduled for 22 May, is deeply disappointing.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“Such actions as building the separation barrier beyond the 1967 line; demolitions and confiscation – including of European Union-funded projects; evictions; forced transfers, including of Bedouins; illegal outposts; settler violence; and restrictions of movement and access will only escalate tensions in an already tense environment. It will be important not to proceed with any planned evictions. The status quo of the holy sites must be fully respected, and in this regard, * The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilization and Association Process. the European Union recalls the importance of the Hashemite custodianship of Jerusalem’s holy sites.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“In this regard, the European Union has welcomed the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and a number of countries, namely the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco. The European Union believes that these developments represent a positive contribution to peace and stability in the Middle East. The preservation of the viability of the two-State solution is at the core of European Union policy and will remain a priority. Settlements are illegal under international law. The European Union’s opposition to Israel’s settlement policy and actions taken in this context, including in East Jerusalem, is well known.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“Restoring a political horizon towards a two -State solution, for which the European Union reaffirms there is no alternative, remains of utmost importance. The viability of the two-State solution is being constantly eroded by new facts on the ground. The European Union urges both parties to demonstrate their stated commitment to a two-State solution through concrete actions and to avoid unilateral actions which threaten it. Actions by either side which call into question this commitment must be avoided. The European Union will actively support the parties to restore confidence and create the environment of trust necessary to engage in meaningful negotiations as soon as possible.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“The European Union has condemned the indiscriminate rocket attacks by Hamas and other terrorist groups on Israeli territory, has fully supported Israel’s right to defend itself and has underlined how that right must be exercised in a proportionate manner and in full respect of international humanitarian law. The European Union has welcomed the ceasefire and calls for its consolidation. The European Union welcomes the steps that Israel has taken to ease some restrictions on Gaza and calls for the further lifting of restrictions to allow for reconstruction efforts and basic service delivery as well as unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza. The situation in the Gaza Strip has long been unsustainable: only a political solution will bring an end to the conflict.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“The candidate countries the Republic of North Macedonia,* Montenegro* and Albania,* as well as the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement. The European Union reaffirms its commitment to a just and comprehensive resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on the two-State solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous, sovereign and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security and mutual recognition. The European Union remains deeply concerned by the situation in the Middle East. The latest escalation in Gaza led to deplorable civilian deaths and injuries, including a high number of children and women.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“It also provides an institutional mechanism within the United Nations to improve cooperation with other stakeholders such as the private sector, academia and civil society on their respective responsibilities to maintain an open, free, secure, stable, accessible and peaceful ICT environment. Because of the permanent and action-oriented character of this platform, we think the programme of action proposal is timely and merits further exploration by the international community. It constitutes a solid and action-oriented basis for further work on the framework for conflict prevention, cooperation and stability in cyberspace and to ensure that States are able to reap the benefits of a global, open, stable and secure cyberspace.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“To promote an effective multilateral multi-stakeholder debate to advance peace and security in cyberspace, there is a clear need to take forward the United Nations framework for responsible State behaviour in cyberspace. Together with 53 Member States, the European Union propose to establish a programme of action to advance responsible State behaviour in cyberspace. Building on the existing acquis as endorsed by the General Assembly, the programme of action offers a permanent platform for cooperation and exchange of best practices within the United Nations. The programme of action offers the opportunity to foster capacity-building programmes tailored to the needs identified by beneficiary States.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“We also have a primary responsibility to enable all stakeholders to seize their responsibility to advance an open, free, secure and stable cyberspace, grounded in human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law, and support their efforts. The European Union’s approach to cyberdiplomacy also take into account the prominence of gender perspectives in reducing the “gender digital divide” and promoting an effective and meaningful participation of women in the decision- making processes related to the use of ICT in the context of international security. To strengthen the cooperation, we see a central role for the United Nations to advance the implementation of achievements to date.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“The framework for a joint European Union diplomatic response is therefore part of the European Union’s approach to cyberdiplomacy, contributing to conflict prevention, the mitigation of cybersecurity threats and greater stability in international relations. In order to promote and protect an open, free, stable and secure cyberspace, the European Union will continue to use its cyberdiplomacy toolbox, and to cooperate with international partners to this end. From the outset, and given the complex nature of cyberspace, it is of utmost importance for States as well as the multi-stakeholder community to tackle the challenges that cyberspace brings, improve cooperation and strengthen their capacities.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Concretely, the European Union is currently investing in activities worldwide, to support the implementation in cooperation with its implementing partners, though projects such as European Union’s Cyber Resilience for Development, Glacy+, EU Cyber Direct and Enhanced Security In and With Asia Initiative. In order to underline the framework for conflict prevention, cooperation and stability in cyberspace, the European Union will continue to promote responsible behaviour in cyberspace. In this light, the European Union and its Member States are committed to the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means also when such disputes arise in cyberspace.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Through cooperation and information sharing, regional confidence-building measures have proven to reduce the risk of misinterpretation, escalation and conflict that may stem from ICT incidents. Lastly, the framework includes the important issue of capacity-building. We actively support the call for better coordination for enhancing coherence in capacity- building efforts in the use of ICT to close the digital divide, including by our numerous efforts with partners around the world. The European Union supports cybercapacity-building work through its External Financing Instruments, which encompass a range of programmes with a global reach including actions implemented in Africa, Asia and Latin America, as well as the European Union’s Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“International humanitarian law sets out essential protections for those who do not, or do not any longer participate in hostilities, inter alia to protect civilians against the effects of hostilities and combatants against unnecessary suffering, among others. It also imposes limits on permissible means and methods of warfare, including new ones. Secondly, the adherence to norms of responsible State behaviour is of utmost importance. The set of agreed norms reflects the shared expectations of international community, which set standards for responsible State behaviour. It allows the international community to assess the activities and intentions of States in order to prevent conflict and increase stability and security in cyberspace. Thirdly, cyberrelated confidence-building measures constitute a practical means of preventing conflict.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Deepening understanding on how international law applies in cyberspace is to further reduce misunderstanding and increase accountability in cyberspace and the United Nations membership should continue to advance and implement this framework in view of international security and stability in cyberspace. For instance, the European Union and its member States are of the view that international humanitarian law is fully applicable in cyberspace in the context of armed conflict. We reiterate that its application in cyberspace should not be misunderstood as legitimizing any use of force inconsistent with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“The reports of the consecutive UNGGEs and the Open-ended Working Group offer a baseline for conflict prevention, cooperation and stability in cyberspace, i.e. reaffirming the application of international law, addressing norms of responsible State behaviour, confidence-building measures in cyberspace, and cybercapacity- building. The European Union and its member States reaffirm that a framework for conflict prevention, cooperation and stability in cyberspace can only be grounded in existing international law, which includes the Charter of the United Nations in its entirety, international humanitarian law, and international human rights law, as endorsed by the General Assembly since 2013.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“This is much needed, as a lack of awareness and capacities constitute a threat in and of itself, as all countries are increasingly reliant on ICT. Increasing global cyberresilience is therefore essential, as it reduces the ability of potential perpetrators to misuse ICT for malicious purposes. It also allows States to exercise due diligence and take appropriate actions against actors conducting such activities from their territory, consistent with international law and the 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2021 consensus reports of the United Nations Groups of Governmental Experts (UNGGEs) in the field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security. * The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilization and Association Process.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“It is an opportunity to underline a number of challenges faced, to reiterate the achievements to date by the United Nations community, and to provide an outlook on how to address these issues within the United Nations. In this regard, the European Union and its member States welcome the meaningful reports agreed by consensus of the recent Open-ended working group on Developments in the Field of information and communications technologies in the Context of International Security (Open-ended Working Group) and United Nations Group of Governmental Expert to advance responsible State behaviour in cyberspace. The reports significantly contribute to increasing awareness, and allow enhancing the ability to prevent, respond to and recover from cyberthreats and malicious cyberactivities.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Transport, energy and health, telecommunications, finance, security, democratic process, space and defence are heavily reliant on network and information systems, which are increasingly interconnected. In this light, we are in particular alarmed by the recent increase in malicious cyberactivities targeting essential operators globally, including in the health-care sector, and affecting the availability, security and integrity of information and communications technology (ICT) products and services and consequently the continuity of operations, which might have spillover and systemic effects and enhanced risks of conflict. We welcome therefore the opportunity to discuss this important issue in the Security Council, which has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“I am honoured to contribute the open debate on cybersecurity on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. The Candidate Countries Turkey, the Republic of North Macedonia*, Montenegro* and Albania*, the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement. First, we would like to commend Estonia for holding this open debate on this crucial topic, at a moment where malicious cyberactivities continue to be at a rise, and the increasing challenges posed risk international security and stability in cyberspace, in particular under these special circumstances of a pandemic. Digitalization has a growing impact on our security, economies and societies at large, creating both opportunities and challenges.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Particular attention will be paid to ensuring an increased level playing field for enterprises and to restarting investments, while contributing to the protection of the democratic and civic space and human rights. In conclusion, the Security Council can play an important role in helping the international community to focus on ensuring that the world’s most vulnerable affected by conflict and insecurity also receive fair and equitable access to vaccines. This includes bringing attention to the devastating effects that the pandemic has on people in fragile settings and remaining open to considering the role that peace operations can play in this context.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“Ten Common Security and Defence Policy missions are deployed across the continent from Libya to Mali, the Niger, Somalia and the Central African Republic to name a few, engaging 2,000 Europeans soldiers, police officers and other civil servants. Those missions provide advice and training to more than 30,000 African military, police and judicial personnel. We work closely alongside the African Union in these key locations supporting efforts to address root causes of conflict and ensure effective delivery on Security Council mandates. Finally, the EU will continue to further international debt relief efforts for African countries with a view to preventing conflict and helping build sustainable peace. The EU will also continue to support the sustainable use of natural resources, new green technologies and local value chains.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“The European Union is Africa’s first security and defence partner, supporting the development of African capabilities and solutions to African problems. The EU takes this opportunity to reiterate the importance of ensuring sustainable and predictable financing for African Union (AU) peace support operations and African- led peace and security initiatives in Africa, including through United Nations- assessed contributions. As requested by the Security Council, the AU is now developing an EU-funded compliance framework to ensure that the troops deployed in the framework of AU-led peace support operations will be fully compliant with international humanitarian law and international human rights standards and regulations. From the Sahel to the Horn, from Bangui to Cabo Delgado, the EU is active in all crises across the African continent.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“Social cohesion and inclusive multilateralism will help sustain integrated recovery and build more resilient societies. COVID-19 has also affected human rights and protection on all continents, leaving behind an increasingly negative — and likely long-term — impact on the enjoyment of human rights, including fundamental freedoms, equality and the principle of non-discrimination. Upholding good governance, dignity and human rights, including the rights of women and girls, older persons, children and persons with disabilities should remain at the heart of the global recovery and our collective efforts through targeted gender-, age- and disability-sensitive measures. Our actions should put people at the centre and recognize that everyone has the right to enjoy the highest attainable standards of physical and mental health.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“We are exploring ways to support local manufacturing of vaccines, medicines and health products, while taking into account mid- and long-term impacts of the pandemic on peace and stability. We also need a response that builds resilience as the effects of COVID-19, will be with us for a long time. In line with the call to build back better, the EU is working relentlessly to ensure a green, sustainable, digital and inclusive recovery, through international cooperation and multilateral action, that delivers on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Explicit attention is being paid to peacebuilding and preventive needs. We have to become better at working with early warnings, responding to risks before they turn into conflicts through a whole-of-system approach.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“The EU has also pledged €100 million to support the roll-out of vaccination campaigns in Africa, as spearheaded by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Beyond the immediate health needs, strengthening international preparedness for and response to future pandemics is a top priority for the EU. The EU and its member States are committed to advancing global health security, including by strengthening the World Health Organization (WHO) and working towards an international treaty on pandemics within its framework. To help build resilience and prevent future outbreaks, the EU will expand cooperation on health by building resilient health systems and reinforcing preparedness and response capacities in Africa.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“This is why the EU helped set up and invested in the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility early on. The EU and its member States, through Team Europe, are one of the leading donors to the COVAX Facility, with over €2.47 billion contributed to date. We believe that this is the best vehicle to deliver on international vaccine solidarity. Altogether, COVAX has so far shipped over 53 million doses to 121 countries, which will help protect health-care workers, as well as the most vulnerable populations. The first deliveries of vaccines went to African countries: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire; Nigeria, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and several others followed.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“Solidarity and close cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic are crucial. At the heart of our response is the conviction that a global crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, requires a multilateral response. To win the battle against this pandemic, vaccines and health security should be accessible to all across the globe. Nobody is safe until everybody is safe. Team Europe, the European Union (EU) and its member States have mobilized around €40.5 billion to support the most vulnerable in the fight against the pandemic, address the immediate health emergency and humanitarian needs, strengthen health systems and support economic recovery and social protection. Rapid, safe and fair access to health care and vaccinations for all is just as much an investment in health as it is an investment in peace and security.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a multifaceted crisis that requires an integrated, whole-of-Government response. As Secretary-General Guterres has noted, the public health crisis has fast become in many instances an economic and social crisis and a protection and human rights crisis rolled into one. The pandemic has halted economic growth and reversed hard-fought gains in terms of poverty reduction, plunging millions of people back below the poverty line. The ongoing crisis is exacerbating inequalities and especially affecting those who already live in vulnerable, disadvantaged and marginalized situations in Africa and around the world. It is increasing grievances and reshaping conflict dynamics, fuelling root causes of conflicts and ultimately destabilizing already fragile societies.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“We strongly oppose all actions that undermine the viability of the two-State solution and urge both sides to demonstrate, through policies and actions, a genuine commitment to a two-State solution in order to rebuild trust and create a path back to meaningful negotiations.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“The EU is convinced that only the re-establishment of a political horizon and the resumption of dialogue can stop the violence. Security measures alone cannot stop the cycle of violence. The underlying causes of the conflict need to be addressed. The EU is united in its commitment to achieving a two-State solution — based on the parameters set out in the European Council conclusions of July 2014 — that meets Israeli and Palestinian security needs and Palestinian aspirations for statehood and sovereignty, ends the occupation that began in 1967 and resolves all permanent status issues in order to end the conflict.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“While recalling that settlements are illegal under international law, constitute an obstacle to peace and threaten to make a two-State solution impossible, the EU reiterates its strong opposition to Israel’s settlement policy and actions taken in that context, such as building a separation barrier beyond the 1967 lines, demolitions and confiscations, including of EU-funded projects, evictions, forced transfers, including of Bedouins, the establishment of illegal outposts and the restriction of movement and access. We urge Israel to end all settlement activity and dismantle the outposts erected since March 2001, in line with prior obligations. Settlement activity in East Jerusalem seriously jeopardizes the possibility of Jerusalem serving as the future capital of both States.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“While fully recognizing Israel’s legitimate security needs, the EU underlines that the humanitarian and socioeconomic situation in Gaza must be addressed. We reiterate our call for the immediate, sustained and unconditional opening of crossings for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from the Gaza Strip, in line with relevant Security Council resolutions. The EU calls on political leaders to work together through visible actions to contribute to calm and address the underlying causes of the tensions. The EU recalls the special significance of the holy sites and calls for upholding the status quo put in place in 1967 for Temple Mount/Al-Haram Al-Sharif, in line with previous understandings and with respect to Jordan’s special role.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“The European Union (EU) is extremely concerned about the continuing escalation of violence in Gaza and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities. The EU strongly condemns the indiscriminate firing of rockets into Israel by Hamas and militant groups in the Gaza Strip, directly harming civilians. While recognizing Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself against any attacks, the EU underlines that the Israeli military operation must be proportionate and in line with international humanitarian law. The EU stresses the need to protect civilians at all times. This tragic escalation of hostilities again confirms the unsustainable nature of the status quo with regard to the situation in the Gaza Strip.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“The EU urges all political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to abandon the divisive and secessionist rhetoric rooted in the past. We wish as well to reiterate the EU’s unequivocal commitment to the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and multi- ethnic diversity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is our firm and unchanged position. The EU and its member States fully and firmly support Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU perspective as a single, united and sovereign country.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“The Commission’s 2020 Economic and Investment Plan and the delivery of vaccines — launched on the basis of recently-signed Instrument for Pre-Accession grants to cover the cost of vaccine resold to the Western Balkans by EU member States — as well as the important support being provided by Team Europe to the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility, once again demonstrate the EU’s strong commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina and all the Western Balkans partners. Lastly, with regard to the political and security situation on the ground and the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment, the European Union reiterates its firm support to the EU-led military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, EUFOR Althea, and to the mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“These efforts must be continued, also taking into account the need for an equitable sharing of responsibilities between the entities and the cantons with regard to accommodation capacities, as well as the work aimed at strengthening border management capacities. Bosnia and Herzegovina, like the rest of Europe, continues to be severely impacted by the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In these difficult times, the EU remains firmly engaged in assisting Bosnia and Herzegovina to address the immediate health needs and long-term social and economic impact resulting from the pandemic.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“This year, 2021, we expect political leaders to take strong and concrete actions demonstrating their deep commitment to promoting reconciliation in the country. Revisionism, notably the minimization or denial of the Srebrenica genocide, and the glorification of war criminals contradict the values of the European Union and are incompatible with the prospect of integration into the European Union. Despite our repeated calls for the establishment of an effective migration and asylum management system, authorities were unable to prevent or promptly address a serious humanitarian crisis last December, when several hundred migrants and refugees were left without decent shelter in the dead of winter. Tangible measures have since been taken by the authorities to address the most pressing humanitarian needs.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“We also expect Bosnia and Herzegovina to work with determination on the implementation of the other 14 key priorities, in particular towards strengthening the rule of law, in particular the independence and integrity of the judiciary, fighting corruption and organized crime, countering radicalization, guaranteeing the independence of the media and the safety of journalists, promoting youth employment, education and gender equality, and renewing their efforts towards socioeconomic reforms. We regret that the year 2020, which celebrated the 25th commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide and the anniversary of the Dayton/Paris peace accords, was marked by the persistence of nationalist rhetoric aimed at creating a climate of division, including from public authorities and politicians.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“The EU regrets that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Constitution remains non- compliant with the European Convention on Human Rights, as per the ruling in the Sejdić and Finci v. Bosnia and Herzegovina and related cases. The EU underlines that a number of Constitutional Court decisions have yet to be fully enforced. The EU calls for an inclusive process of electoral reform, through genuine dialogue and in line with European standards, that would eliminate all forms of inequality and discrimination in the electoral process. In this regard, we underline that no legislative or political steps should be taken which would make the implementation of the Sejdić-Finci and related European Court of Human Rights rulings more challenging.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“This year in particular, we expect Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure that future elections are conducted in line with European standards by implementing the relevant recommendations of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and of the European Commission for Democracy through Law, and by ensuring the transparency of political party financing. Taking into account the institutional mechanisms that were set by the Dayton Peace Agreement, Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to undertake further constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure equality and non-discrimination among its citizens, notably by addressing Sejdić-Finci case law of the European Court of Human Rights.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“Last year, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s authorities took some steps to address the Opinion’s key priorities, including by the holding of local elections in Mostar for the first time since 2008, the adoption of the revised National War Crimes Processing Strategy and of the strategic framework on public administration reform at all levels of government, as well as the preparations for convening the Stabilization and Association Parliamentary Committee. We call on the authorities of the country to build on this momentum and to seize the opportunity of this year 2021, which is a non-election year, to continue to engage on reforms, thereby giving tangible proof that Bosnia and Herzegovina is willing to do what it takes to become a member of the EU. Only by delivering on reforms will Bosnia and Herzegovina advance towards the EU.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its 27 member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania align themselves with this statement. Let me first join others in thanking High Representative Valentin Inzko and reiterating the EU’s continued support to his mission. In December 2019, the Council of the European Union urged executive and legislative bodies at all levels of government to start addressing the 14 key priorities identified in the Commission Opinion on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s application for membership of the European Union, in line with the interests of all citizens to advance towards the European Union.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“As the Brussels Conference in March once again reiterated, a political solution to the conflict has the potential to bring about stability and to open the way for Syria to become once again the united, sovereign, prosperous and free country we all want to see.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“The EU continues to warn against any further displacements in any part of Syria, as well as against the potential exploitation of such displacements in for the purposes of social and demographic engineering. The EU, in line with EU Council conclusions, will be ready to assist in the reconstruction of Syria only when a comprehensive, genuine and inclusive political transition, in the framework of resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva process, is firmly under way. So long as the repression continues, targeted EU sanctions on leading regime members and entities will be renewed at the end of May.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“The Syrian refugee crisis is the largest displacement crisis in the world, with 5.6 million registered refugees and another 6.2 million people displaced within Syria, and with conditions not in place for their safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable return in line with the parameters defined by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and in accordance with international law. The EU stresses that the return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their places of origin will be encouraged only once those conditions have been met. The underlying causes of the refugee and displacement crisis must be addressed through the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“The presidential elections organized by the Syrian regime later this year will not fulfil the criteria set out under resolution 2254 (2015) and therefore cannot contribute to the settlement of the conflict or lead to any measure of international normalization with the Syrian regime. The European Union would be prepared to support free and fair elections in Syria in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015) and under the supervision of the United Nations, to the satisfaction of the governance and in keeping with the highest international standards of transparency and accountability, with all Syrians, including members of the diaspora, eligible to participate.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“It is disappointing that the fifth round of talks that took place in January turned out to be fruitless, in the absence of genuine engagement by the regime. The EU urges that a sixth meeting take place as soon as practically possible, this time on the basis of a clear understanding of working methodology and objectives. The EU insists on engagement in good faith in the work of the Committee with the aim of achieving meaningful progress on constitutional reform. The EU reiterates the necessity of the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), including the issue of detainees and missing persons and the establishment of a safe and neutral environment in order for free and fair elections to be held under United Nations supervision.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“The EU remains committed to the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian State and recalls that any sustainable solution to the conflict requires a genuine, inclusive political transition in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communiqué (S/2012/522, annex) negotiated by the Syrian parties within the United Nations-led Geneva process, with the full, effective and meaningful participation of women. The EU fully supports the efforts of United Nations Special Envoy Geir Pedersen towards the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) in the context of a comprehensive approach and continues to encourage the work of the Syrian-led Constitutional Committee, under United Nations auspices.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“In the absence of avenues for international justice, the prosecution of war crimes under national jurisdiction where possible, now under way in several EU member States, and the initiative of the Netherlands to invoke Syria’s responsibility for human rights violations represent an important contribution towards securing justice. Moreover, the EU will continue to support efforts to gather evidence with a view to future legal action, including by the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“The EU welcomes the latest report of the Commission of Inquiry into the disappearances and associated torture that have been practised by the parties to the conflict, overwhelmingly by the regime; the EU expresses its grave concern at the findings in the report. All those responsible for breaches of international law and human rights law, some of which may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, must be held accountable. The EU reiterates its call to have the situation in Syria referred to the International Criminal Court.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source