On Tuesday, 20 January, the European Parliament approved a report demanding a more effective and ambitious European response to the world’s humanitarian crises. Drafted by Leire Pajín (S&D, Spanish) and adopted with 444 votes in favour, the text reaffirms the protection of civilians as an essential element of the EU’s external action. It also warns that there has been an increase in humanitarian law violations—condemning attacks on civilians and essential infrastructure and notably...