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What changed between the resolution motion and the adopted text
From · resolution motion· 1 Jul 2026
on the joint communication on humanitarian aid (JOIN(2026)0025)
To · adopted text· 9 Jul 2026
Joint communication on humanitarian aid (JOIN(2026)0025)
AI:What changed, in short
Adds a paragraph obliging the EU to counter obstruction of aid by non-EU states and to act against those responsible.2 Adds condemnation of double-tap strikes as possible war crimes.3 The other changes are formal: decimal separators are aligned.14
2 changes of substance · 2 formal · 0 of wording only
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Changes to the text itself, in document order. Cover page, citations and punctuation-only edits are left out; they are under “Every difference”.
Changes of substance · 2
Change 2 Substance
AI summary:Adds paragraph on using all leverage to ensure aid delivery when obstructed by non-EU countries, including raising at highest level and taking measures against responsible parties.
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Added:5. Underlines that where the EU funds and delivers humanitarian aid intended to save lives and prevent famine, and a non-EU country obstructs or blocks its delivery, the EU must use all political, diplomatic, legal and economic leverage at its disposal to secure the immediate and unhindered passage of that aid and ensure that it reaches the population in need; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to systematically raise such obstruction at the highest political level and to take all measures needed against states, entities or individuals responsible for the obstruction, in order to achieve the immediate and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance;
Change 3 Substance
AI summary:Adds strong condemnation of double-tap strike tactics in conflicts, noting they may constitute war crimes.
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Changed:7.8. Condemns in the strongest terms the increase in attacks on and the killing of humanitarian workers in conflict areas; reminds states of their obligation to respect and protect humanitarian relief personnel and recalls that intentional attacks against personnel involved in a humanitarian assistance mission constitute war crimes; strongly condemns the use of so-called double-tap strike tactics, documented in conflicts including those in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, whereby an initial attack is followed by one or more subsequent strikes, often targeting civilians and rescuers, in particular humanitarian workers, and which may constitute a war crime; calls on the Commission and the Member States to unequivocally condemn the killing of humanitarian workers and to invest in the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators;
2 formal changes: legal basis, citations, references, corrections
Change 1 Formal
AI summary:Replaces decimal separator in percentage from period to comma.
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Changed:J. whereas in times of conflict and crisis, pre-existing gender inequalities are often exacerbated, resulting in women and girls, especially those with intersecting vulnerabilities, being disproportionally affected by conflict, displacement, gender-based violence and exclusion from life-saving services and decision-making processes; whereas historically the share of bilateral humanitarian aid with gender equality objectives has been low, and has decreased further over the last few years, stagnating at 17 % in 2021-2022; whereas women-led organisations receive only 0.40,4 % of bilateral aid in fragile states;
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AI summary:Replaces decimal separator in percentage from period to comma.
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Changed:12.13. Deeply regrets the global humanitarian and development funding crisis, and the decision by several key donors, including several EU Member States, to reduce their aid budgets; calls on the Member States to take credible steps towards meeting the EU’s collective commitment to provide 0.70,7 % of gross national income as ODA, with 10 % dedicated to humanitarian action;