### (40) certain ai systems intended for the administration of justice and democratic processes should be classified as high-risk , considering their potentially significant impact on democracy , rule of law , individual freedoms as well as the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial. in particular , to address the risks of potential biases , errors and opacity , it is appropriate to qualify as high-risk ai systems intended to assist judicial authorities in researching and interpreting facts and the law and in applying the law to a concrete set of facts. such qualification should not extend , however , to ai systems intended for purely ancillary administrative activities that do not affect the actual administration of justice in individual cases , such as anonymisation or pseudonymisation of judicial decisions , documents or data , communication between personnel , administrative tasks or allocation of resources. ### (40) certain ai systems intended for the administration of justice and democratic processes should be classified as high-risk , considering their potentially significant impact on democracy , rule of law , individual freedoms as well as the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial. in particular , to address the risks of potential biases , errors and opacity , as well as related serious ethical concerns regarding machine autonomy and decision-making , it is appropriate to qualify as high-risk ai systems intended to assist judicial authorities in researching and interpreting facts and the law and in applying the law to a concrete set of facts. such qualification should not extend , however , to ai systems intended for purely ancillary administrative activities that do not affect the actual administration of justice in individual cases , such as anonymisation or pseudonymisation of judicial decisions , documents or data , communication between personnel , administrative tasks or allocation of resources.


### (85) in order to ensure that the regulatory framework can be adapted where necessary , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 tfeu should be delegated to the commission to amend the techniques and approaches referred to in annex i to define ai systems , the union harmonisation legislation listed in annex ii , the high-risk ai systems listed in annex iii , the provisions regarding technical documentation listed in annex iv , the content of the eu declaration of conformity in annex v , the provisions regarding the conformity assessment procedures in annex vi and vii and the provisions establishing the high-risk ai systems to which the conformity assessment procedure based on assessment of the quality management system and assessment of the technical documentation should apply. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making58 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### (85) in order to ensure that the regulatory framework can be adapted where necessary , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 tfeu should be delegated to the commission to amend the techniques and approaches referred to in annex i to define ai systems , the union harmonisation legislation listed in annex ii , the high-risk ai systems listed in annex iii , the provisions regarding technical documentation listed in annex iv , the content of the eu declaration of conformity in annex v , the provisions regarding the conformity assessment procedures in annex vi and vii and the provisions establishing the high-risk ai systems to which the conformity assessment procedure based on assessment of the quality management system and assessment of the technical documentation should apply. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making58 . such consultations may involve qualified specialists , including from the private sector and industries , with skills and knowledge relevant to the task. in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.


### the placing on the market , putting into service or use of an ai system that exploits any of the vulnerabilities of a specific group of persons due to their age , physical or mental disability , in order to materially distort the behaviour of a person pertaining to that group in a manner that causes or is likely to cause that person or another person physical or psychological harm; ### the placing on the market , putting into service or use of an ai system that deliberately exploits any of the vulnerabilities of a specific group of persons due to their age , physical or mental disability , in order to materially distort the behaviour of a person pertaining to that group in a manner that causes or is likely to cause that person or another person physical or psychological harm;


### the placing on the market , putting into service or use of ai systems by public authorities or on their behalf for the evaluation or classification of the trustworthiness of natural persons over a certain period of time based on their social behaviour or known or predicted personal or personality characteristics , with the social score leading to either or both of the following: ### the placing on the market , putting into service or use of ai systems by public authorities or on their behalf for the evaluation or classification of the trustworthiness of natural persons over a certain period of time based on their social behaviour or known or predicted personal or personality characteristics.


### the placing on the market , putting into service or use of ai systems by public authorities or on their behalf for the evaluation or classification of the trustworthiness of natural persons over a certain period of time based on their social behaviour or known or predicted personal or personality characteristics , with the social score leading to either or both of the following: ### the placing on the market , putting into service or use of ai systems for the scoring , evaluation or classification of natural persons or groups thereof relating to their social behaviour or known or predicted personal or personality characteristics , where the score or assessment leads to any of the following:


### the extent to which potentially harmed or adversely impacted persons are dependent on the outcome produced with an ai system , in particular because for practical or legal reasons it is not reasonably possible to opt-out from that outcome; ### the extent to which potentially harmed or adversely impacted persons are dependent on the outcome produced with an ai system with a distinction to be made between an ai system used in an advisory capacity or one to directly inform decision-making process , in particular because for practical or legal reasons it is not reasonably possible to opt-out from that outcome;


### 1. high-risk ai systems shall be designed and developed with capabilities enabling the automatic recording of events (‘logs’) while the high-risk ai systems is operating. those logging capabilities shall conform to recognised standards or common specifications. ### 1. high-risk ai systems shall be designed and developed with capabilities enabling the technical possibility for recording of events (‘logs’) while the high-risk ai systems is operating. those logging capabilities shall conform to recognised standards or common specifications.


### 3. human oversight shall be ensured through either one or all of the following measures: ### 3. the degree of human oversight shall be proportionate to the relevant risks , the level of automation and the intended purpose of the ai system. the relevant oversight shall be ensured through either one or all of the following measures:


### 1. high-risk ai systems shall be designed and developed in such a way that they achieve , in the light of their intended purpose , an appropriate level of accuracy , robustness and cybersecurity , and perform consistently in those respects throughout their lifecycle. ### 1. high-risk ai systems shall be designed and developed in such a way that they achieve , in the light of their intended purpose , a reasonably expected level of accuracy , robustness and cybersecurity , and perform consistently in those respects throughout their lifecycle.


### providers of high-risk ai systems shall , upon request by a national competent authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the high-risk ai system with the requirements set out in chapter 2 of this title , in an official union language determined by the member state concerned. upon a reasoned request from a national competent authority , providers shall also give that authority access to the logs automatically generated by the high-risk ai system , to the extent such logs are under their control by virtue of a contractual arrangement with the user or otherwise by law. ### providers of high-risk ai systems shall , upon request by a national competent authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the high-risk ai system with the requirements set out in chapter 2 of this title , in an official union language determined by the member state concerned. upon a reasoned request from a national competent authority , providers shall also give that authority access to the logs automatically generated by the high-risk ai system , to the extent such logs are under their control by virtue of a contractual arrangement with the user or otherwise by law. in accordance with article 70(2) , the national competent authorities shall not disclose and keep confidential all trade secrets or otherwise commercially sensitive information contained in the information received.


### providers of high-risk ai systems shall , upon request by a national competent authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the high-risk ai system with the requirements set out in chapter 2 of this title , in an official union language determined by the member state concerned. upon a reasoned request from a national competent authority , providers shall also give that authority access to the logs automatically generated by the high-risk ai system , to the extent such logs are under their control by virtue of a contractual arrangement with the user or otherwise by law. ### providers of high-risk ai systems shall , upon request by a national competent authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the high-risk ai system with the requirements set out in chapter 2 of this title , in an official union language determined by the member state concerned. upon a reasoned request from a national competent authority , providers shall also give that authority access to the logs automatically generated by the high-risk ai system , to the extent such logs are under their control by virtue of a contractual arrangement with the user or otherwise by law.


### 2. high-risk ai systems that have been certified or for which a statement of conformity has been issued under a cybersecurity scheme pursuant to regulation (eu) 2019/881 of the european parliament and of the council63 and the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union shall be presumed to be in compliance with the cybersecurity requirements set out in article 15 of this regulation in so far as the cybersecurity certificate or statement of conformity or parts thereof cover those requirements. ### 2. high-risk ai systems that have been certified or for which a statement of conformity has been issued under a cybersecurity scheme pursuant to regulation (eu) 2019/881 of the european parliament and of the council63 and the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union shall be presumed to be in compliance with the cybersecurity requirements set out in article 15 , where applicable , of this regulation in so far as the cybersecurity certificate or statement of conformity or parts thereof cover those requirements.


### however , the first subparagraph shall not apply where the use is authorised by law to detect , prevent , investigate and prosecute criminal offences or it is necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and the right to freedom of the arts and sciences guaranteed in the charter of fundamental rights of the eu , and subject to appropriate safeguards for the rights and freedoms of third parties. ### however , the first subparagraph shall not apply where the use is authorised by law to detect , prevent , investigate and prosecute criminal offences or where the content forms part of an evidently artistic , creative or fictional cinematographic and analogous work , or it is necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and the right to freedom of the arts and sciences guaranteed in the charter of fundamental rights of the eu , and subject to appropriate safeguards for the rights and freedoms of third parties.


### contribute to uniform administrative practices in the member states , including for the functioning of regulatory sandboxes referred to in article 53; ### contribute to uniform administrative practices in the member states , including for the functioning of regulatory sandboxes referred to in article 53 so as to help promote and unleash the full potential of ai;


### 1. in compliance with the terms and conditions laid down in this regulation , member states shall lay down the rules on penalties , including administrative fines , applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are properly and effectively implemented. the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate , and dissuasive. they shall take into particular account the interests of small-scale providers and start-up and their economic viability. ### 1. in compliance with the terms and conditions laid down in this regulation , member states shall lay down the rules on penalties , including administrative fines , applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are properly and effectively implemented. the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate , and dissuasive. they shall take into particular account the interests and market position of small-scale providers and start-up and their economic viability.


### 1. in compliance with the terms and conditions laid down in this regulation , member states shall lay down the rules on penalties , including administrative fines , applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are properly and effectively implemented. the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate , and dissuasive. they shall take into particular account the interests of small-scale providers and start-up and their economic viability. ### 1. in compliance with the terms and conditions laid down in this regulation , member states shall lay down the rules on penalties , including administrative fines , applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are properly and effectively implemented. the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate , and dissuasive. they shall take into particular account the interests of smes and their economic viability.


### the size and market share of the operator committing the infringement; ### the market share of the operator committing the infringement , while also taking into consideration the size of the operator;


### 1. biometric identification and categorisation of natural persons: ### 1. biometric identification , unless for private use , and categorisation of natural persons:


### 1. biometric identification and categorisation of natural persons: ### 1. biometric or biometrics-based profiling , including identification and categorisation of natural persons:


### 1. biometric identification and categorisation of natural persons: ### 1. biometrics systems identification and categorisation of natural persons


### ai systems intended to be used by public authorities or on behalf of public authorities to evaluate the eligibility of natural persons for public assistance benefits and services , as well as to grant , reduce , revoke , or reclaim such benefits and services; ### ai systems intended to be used by public authorities or on behalf of public authorities to evaluate the eligibility of natural persons for public assistance benefits and services , including healthcare service and health literacy as well as to grant , reduce , revoke , or reclaim such benefits and services;


### ai systems intended to be used to evaluate the creditworthiness of natural persons or establish their credit score , with the exception of ai systems put into service by small scale providers for their own use; ### ai systems intended to be used to evaluate the creditworthiness of natural persons or assessment of insurance risk , with the exception of ai systems put into service by small scale providers for their own use or ai systems related to low-value credits for the purchase of moveables;


### ai systems intended to be used to evaluate the creditworthiness of natural persons or establish their credit score , with the exception of ai systems put into service by small scale providers for their own use; ### ai systems intended to be used to evaluate the creditworthiness of natural persons , establish their credit score or assessment of insurance risk , with the exception of ai systems put into service by small scale providers for their own use;


### 4. this regulation shall not apply to public authorities in a third country nor to international organisations falling within the scope of this regulation pursuant to paragraph 1 , where those authorities or organisations use ai systems in the framework of international agreements for law enforcement and judicial cooperation with the union or with one or more member states. ### 4. this regulation shall not apply to public authorities in a third country nor to international organisations falling within the scope of this regulation pursuant to paragraph 1 , where those authorities or organisations use ai systems in the framework of international cooperation or agreements for law enforcement and judicial cooperation or in the context of border checks , asylum and immigration related activities with the union or with one or more member states.


### 3. the following infringements shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 30 000 000 eur or , if the offender is company , up to 6 % of its total worldwide annual turnover for the preceding financial year , whichever is higher: ### 3. the following infringements shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 15 000 000 eur or , if the offender is company , up to 3 % of its total worldwide annual turnover for the preceding financial year , whichever is higher.


### 4. the non-compliance of the ai system with any requirements or obligations under this regulation , other than those laid down in articles 5 and 10 , shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 20 000 000 eur or , if the offender is a company , up to 4 % of its total worldwide annual turnover for the preceding financial year , whichever is higher. ### 4. the non-compliance of the ai system with any requirements or obligations under this regulation , other than those laid down in articles 5 and 10 , shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 10 000 000 eur or , if the offender is a company , up to 2 % of its total worldwide annual turnover for the preceding financial year , whichever is higher.


### 5. the supply of incorrect , incomplete or misleading information to notified bodies and national competent authorities in reply to a request shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 10 000 000 eur or , if the offender is a company , up to 2 % of its total worldwide annual turnover for the preceding financial year , whichever is higher. ### 5. the supply of incorrect , incomplete or misleading information to notified bodies and national competent authorities in reply to a request shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 5 000 000 eur or , if the offender is a company , up to 1 % of its total worldwide annual turnover for the preceding financial year , whichever is higher.


### 5. the supply of incorrect , incomplete or misleading information to notified bodies and national competent authorities in reply to a request shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 10 000 000 eur or , if the offender is a company , up to 2 % of its total worldwide annual turnover for the preceding financial year , whichever is higher. ### 5. the supply of incorrect , incomplete or misleading information to notified bodies and national competent authorities in reply to a request shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 10 000 000 eur or , if the offender is a company , up to 2 % of its total worldwide annual turnover for the preceding financial year , whichever is higher.


### (42) to mitigate the risks from high-risk ai systems placed or otherwise put into service on the union market for users and affected persons , certain mandatory requirements should apply , taking into account the intended purpose of the use of the system and according to the risk management system to be established by the provider. ### (42) to mitigate the risks from high-risk ai systems placed or otherwise put into service on the union market for users and affected persons , certain mandatory requirements should apply , taking into account the intended purpose of the use of the system and according to the risk management system to be established by the provider and the digital services should not dehumanise care nor diminish any human relationship , but should provide assistance in a more effective way.


### 1. any distributor , importer , user or other third-party shall be considered a provider for the purposes of this regulation and shall be subject to the obligations of the provider under article 16 , in any of the following circumstances: ### 1. any distributor , importer , user or other third-party shall be considered a provider of a high-risk ai system for the purposes of this regulation and shall be subject to the obligations of the provider under article 16 , in any of the following circumstances:


### 2. the specific interests and needs of the small-scale providers shall be taken into account when setting the fees for conformity assessment under article 43 , reducing those fees proportionately to their size and market size. ### 2. the specific interests and needs of the smes shall be taken into account when setting the fees for conformity assessment under article 43 , reducing those fees proportionately to their size and market size.


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### 5. member states shall report to the commission on an annual basis on the status of the financial and human resources of the national competent authorities with an assessment of their adequacy. the commission shall transmit that information to the board for discussion and possible recommendations. ### 5. member states shall report to the commission on an annual basis on the status of the financial and human resources of the national competent authorities with an assessment of their adequacy.


### 5. to the extent that it is strictly necessary for the purposes of ensuring bias monitoring , detection and correction in relation to the high-risk ai systems , the providers of such systems may process special categories of personal data referred to in article 9(1) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 , article 10 of directive (eu) 2016/680 and article 10(1) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 , subject to appropriate safeguards for the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons , including technical limitations on the re-use and use of state-of-the-art security and privacy-preserving measures , such as pseudonymisation , or encryption where anonymisation may significantly affect the purpose pursued. ### 5. to the extent that it is strictly necessary for the purposes of ensuring bias monitoring , detection and correction in relation to the high-risk ai systems , the providers of such systems may process special categories of personal data referred to in article 9(1) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 , article 10 of directive (eu) 2016/680 and article 10(1) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 , subject to appropriate safeguards for the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons , including technical limitations on the re-use and use of state-of-the-art security and privacy-preserving measures , such as pseudonymisation , encryption or biometric template protection technologies where anonymisation may significantly affect the purpose pursued.


### 5. to the extent that it is strictly necessary for the purposes of ensuring bias monitoring , detection and correction in relation to the high-risk ai systems , the providers of such systems may process special categories of personal data referred to in article 9(1) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 , article 10 of directive (eu) 2016/680 and article 10(1) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 , subject to appropriate safeguards for the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons , including technical limitations on the re-use and use of state-of-the-art security and privacy-preserving measures , such as pseudonymisation , or encryption where anonymisation may significantly affect the purpose pursued. ### 5. (does not affect english version.)


### providers of high-risk ai systems which consider or have reason to consider that a high-risk ai system which they have placed on the market or put into service is not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the necessary corrective actions to bring that system into conformity , to withdraw it or to recall it , as appropriate. they shall inform the distributors of the high-risk ai system in question and , where applicable , the authorised representative and importers accordingly. ### providers of high-risk ai systems which consider or have reason to consider that a high-risk ai system which they have placed on the market or put into service is not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the necessary corrective actions to bring that system into conformity , to withdraw it or to recall it , as appropriate. they shall inform the distributors of the high-risk ai system in question and , where applicable , the authorised representative and importers accordingly. the need for a regulatory framework stipulating the ethical principles to be applied to the design , development , implementation and functioning of all this technology - from data access to strict outcome monitoring.


### 1. providers of high-risk ai systems shall keep the logs automatically generated by their high-risk ai systems , to the extent such logs are under their control by virtue of a contractual arrangement with the user or otherwise by law. the logs shall be kept for a period that is appropriate in the light of the intended purpose of high-risk ai system and applicable legal obligations under union or national law. ### 1. providers of high-risk ai systems shall keep the logs automatically generated by their high-risk ai systems , to the extent such logs are under their control by virtue of a contractual arrangement with the user or otherwise by law. they shall keep them for at least six months , unless otherwise stipulated in the applicable union or national law , or if strictly necessary in the light of the intended purpose of high-risk ai system.


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### (4) digitalisation is changing the world of work , improving productivity and enhancing flexibility , while also carrying some risks for employment and working conditions. algorithm-based technologies , including automated monitoring and decision-making systems , have enabled the emergence and growth of digital labour platforms. ### (4) digitalisation is changing the world of work , improving productivity and enhancing flexibility , while also carrying some risks for employment and working conditions. algorithm-based technologies , including automated monitoring and decision-making systems , have enabled the emergence and growth of digital labour platforms and have created economic opportunity for hundreds of thousands of eu citizens and businesses while offering choice and value to consumers in the eu.


### (5) platform work is performed by individuals through the digital infrastructure of digital labour platforms that provide a service to their customers. by means of the algorithms , the digital labour platforms may control , to a lesser or greater extent – depending on their business model – the performance of the work , its remuneration and the relationship between their customers and the persons performing the work. platform work can be performed exclusively online through electronic tools (‘online platform work’) or in a hybrid way combining an online communication process with a subsequent activity in the physical world (‘on-location platform work’). many of the existing digital labour platforms are international business actors deploying their activities and business models in several member states or across borders. ### (5) platform work is performed by individuals through the digital infrastructure of digital labour platforms that provide a service to their customers. by means of the algorithms and artificial intelligence , the digital labour platforms are creating efficiencies that benefit the individuals , businesses and consumers and they may exert control , to a lesser or greater extent – depending on their business model – the performance of the work , its remuneration and the relationship between their customers and the persons performing the work. platform work can be performed exclusively online through electronic tools (‘online platform work’) or in a hybrid way combining an online communication process with a subsequent activity in the physical world (‘on-location platform work’). many of the existing digital labour platforms are international business actors deploying their activities and business models in several member states or across borders.


### (7) court cases in several member states have shown the persistence of misclassification of the employment status in certain types of platform work , in particular in sectors where digital labour platforms exert a certain degree of control over the remuneration and performance of work. while digital labour platforms frequently classify persons working through them as self-employed or ‘independent contractors’ , many courts have found that the platforms exercise de facto direction and control over those persons , often integrating them in their main business activities and unilaterally determining the level of remuneration. those courts have therefore reclassified purportedly self-employed persons as workers employed by the platforms. however , national case law has resulted in diverse outcomes and digital labour platforms have adapted their business model in various ways , thus increasing the lack of legal certainty over the employment status. ### (7) court cases in several member states have shown the cases of misclassification of the employment status in certain types of platform work , in particular in sectors where digital labour platforms exert a certain degree of control over the remuneration and performance of work. while digital labour platforms frequently classify persons working through them as self-employed or ‘independent contractors’ , many courts have found that the platforms exercise de facto direction and control over those persons , often integrating them in their main business activities and unilaterally determining the level of remuneration. those courts have therefore reclassified purportedly self-employed persons as workers employed by the platforms. however , with different national definitions of employee and employment relationship , national case law has resulted in diverse outcomes and digital labour platforms have adapted their business model in various ways , thus increasing the lack of legal certainty over the employment status.


### (11) council recommendation 2019/c 387/0158 on access to social protection for workers and the self-employed recommends member states to take measures ensuring formal and effective coverage , adequacy and transparency of social protection schemes for all workers and self-employed. member states currently have varying degrees of providing social protection to the self-employed. ### (11) council recommendation 2019/c 387/0158 on access to social protection for workers and the self-employed recommends member states to take measures ensuring formal and effective coverage , adequacy and transparency of social protection schemes for all workers and self-employed. member states currently have varying degrees of providing social protection to the self-employed and the issue of social security remains an exclusive competence of the member states.


### (23) ensuring correct determination of the employment status should not prevent the improvement of working conditions of genuine self-employed persons performing platform work. where a digital labour platform decides – on a purely voluntary basis or in agreement with the persons concerned – to pay for social protection , accident insurance or other forms of insurance , training measures or similar benefits to self-employed persons working through that platform , those benefits as such should not be regarded as determining elements indicating the existence of an employment relationship. ### (23) ensuring correct determination of the employment status should not prevent the improvement of working conditions of genuine self-employed persons performing platform work.


### (26) effective implementation of the legal presumption through appropriate measures , such as disseminating information to the public , developing guidance and strengthening controls and field inspections is essential to ensure legal certainty and transparency for all parties involved. these measures should take into account the specific situation of start-ups to support the entrepreneurial potential and the conditions for the sustainable growth of digital labour platforms in the union. ### (26) effective implementation of the correct determination of the employment status through appropriate measures , such as disseminating information to the public , developing guidance and strengthening controls and field inspections is essential to ensure legal certainty and transparency for all parties involved. these measures should take into account the specific situation of start-ups to support the entrepreneurial potential and the conditions for the sustainable growth of digital labour platforms in the union.


### (12) the energy performance of buildings should be calculated on the basis of a methodology , which may be differentiated at national and regional level. that includes , in addition to thermal characteristics , other factors that play an increasingly important role such as heating and air-conditioning installations , application of energy from renewable sources , building automation and control systems , smart solutions , passive heating and cooling elements , shading , indoor air-quality , adequate natural light and design of the building. the methodology for calculating energy performance should be based not only on the season in which heating or air-conditioning is required , but should cover the annual energy performance of a building. that methodology should take into account existing european standards. the methodology should ensure the representation of actual operating conditions and enable the use of metered energy to verify correctness and for comparability , and the methodology should be based on hourly or sub-hourly time-steps. in order to encourage the use of renewable energy on-site , and in addition to the common general framework , member states should take the necessary measures so that the benefits of maximising the use of renewable energy on-site , including for other-uses (such as electric vehicle charging points) , are recognised and accounted for in the calculation methodology. ### (12) the energy performance of buildings should be calculated on the basis of a methodology , which may be differentiated at national and regional level. that includes , in addition to thermal characteristics , other factors that play an increasingly important role such as heating and air-conditioning installations , application of energy from renewable sources , building automation and control systems , smart solutions , passive heating and cooling elements , heat recovery from wastewater , ventilation and cooling , shading , indoor air-quality , adequate natural light and design of the building. the methodology for calculating energy performance should be based not only on the season in which heating or air-conditioning is required , but should cover the annual energy performance of a building. that methodology should take into account existing european standards. the methodology should ensure the representation of actual operating conditions and enable the use of metered energy to verify correctness and for comparability , and the methodology should be based on hourly or sub-hourly time-steps. in order to encourage the use of renewable energy on-site , and in addition to the common general framework , member states should take the necessary measures so that the benefits of maximising the use of renewable energy on-site , including for other-uses (such as electric vehicle charging points) , are recognised and accounted for in the calculation methodology.


### (36) electric vehicles are expected to play a crucial role in the decarbonisation and efficiency of the electricity system , namely through the provision of flexibility , balancing and storage services , especially through aggregation. this potential of electric vehicles to integrate with the electricity system and contribute to system efficiency and further absorption of renewable electricity should be fully exploited. charging in relation to buildings is particularly important , since this is where electric vehicles park regularly and for long periods of time. slow charging is economical and the installation of recharging points in private spaces can provide energy storage to the related building and integration of smart charging services and system integration services in general. ### (36) electric vehicles are expected to play a crucial role in the decarbonisation and efficiency of the electricity system , namely through the provision of flexibility , balancing and storage services , especially through aggregation. this potential of electric vehicles to integrate with the electricity system and contribute to system efficiency and further absorption of renewable electricity should be fully exploited. charging in relation to buildings is particularly important , since this is where electric vehicles park regularly and for long periods of time. slow charging is economical and the installation of recharging points in private spaces can provide energy storage to the related building and integration of smart charging services and system integration services in general. however , especially in the urban areas with multi family residential buildings it is important to provide access to ecologically friendly public transport especially railway and bicycles.


### (37) combined with an increased share of renewable electricity production , electric vehicles produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions. electric vehicles constitute an important component of a clean energy transition based on energy efficiency measures , alternative fuels , renewable energy and innovative solutions for the management of energy flexibility. building codes can be effectively used to introduce targeted requirements to support the deployment of recharging infrastructure in car parks of residential and non-residential buildings. member states should remove barriers such as split incentives and administrative complications which individual owners encounter when trying to install a recharging point on their parking space. ### (37) combined with an increased share of renewable electricity production , electric vehicles produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions. electric vehicles constitute an important component of a clean energy transition based on energy efficiency measures , alternative fuels , renewable energy and innovative solutions for the management of energy flexibility. however , in some member states the disproportion between currently used fuel engine cars and electric cars is enormous , therefore especially in these countries deployment of recharging infrastructure in car parks of residential and non-residential buildings should be developed but in pace economically rationale.


### (38) pre-cabling provides the right conditions for the rapid deployment of recharging points if and where they are needed. readily available infrastructure will decrease the costs of installation of recharging points for individual owners and ensure that electric vehicle users have access to recharging points. establishing requirements for electromobility at union level concerning the pre-equipping of parking spaces and the installation of recharging points is an effective way to promote electric vehicles in the near future while enabling further development at a reduced cost in the medium to long term. where technically feasible , member states should ensure the accessibility of recharging points for persons with disabilities. ### (38) pre-cabling in new and renovated building should be done only when justified in long economic perspective. establishing requirements for electromobility at union level concerning the pre-equipping of parking spaces and the installation of recharging points is an effective way to promote electric vehicles in the near future , however , especially in the member states and regions where electromobility is less developed this will be very costly , and economically unreasonable. therefore , specific exemptions and flexibility should be put in place to allow member states with less developed electromobility market to achieve targets. where technically feasible , member states should ensure the accessibility of recharging points for persons with disabilities.


### (40) promoting green mobility is a key part of the european green deal and buildings can play an important role in providing the necessary infrastructure , not only for recharging of electric vehicles but also for bicycles. a shift to soft mobility such as cycling can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport. as set out in the 2030 climate target plan , increasing the modal shares of clean and efficient private and public transport , such as cycling , will drastically lower pollution from transport and bring major benefits to individual citizens and communities. the lack of bike parking spaces is a major barrier to the uptake of cycling , both in residential and non-residential buildings. building codes can effectively support the transition to cleaner mobility by establishing requirements for a minimum number of bicycle parking spaces. ### (40) promoting green mobility is a key part of the european green deal and buildings can play an important role in providing the necessary infrastructure , not only for recharging of electric vehicles but also for bicycles , when justified by the real needs. a shift to soft mobility such as cycling and more effective public transport including better developed railway connections can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport. as set out in the 2030 climate target plan , increasing the modal shares of clean and efficient private and public transport , such as cycling , will drastically lower pollution from transport and bring major benefits to individual citizens and communities. the lack of bike parking spaces is a major barrier to the uptake of cycling , both in residential and non-residential buildings. building codes can effectively support the transition to cleaner mobility by establishing requirements for a minimum number of bicycle parking spaces. however , it is definitely necessary to adjust the potential number of parking spaces to the actual needs (e.g. in the case of a large shopping center located on the outskirts of an urban center , equipped with several thousand car parking spaces , the construction and subsequent use of several thousand bicycle parking spaces are questionable).


### 2. ‘zero-emission building’ means a building with a very high energy performance , as determined in accordance with annex i , where the very low amount of energy still required is fully covered by energy from renewable sources generated on-site , from a renewable energy community within the meaning of directive (eu) 2018/2001 [amended red] or from a district heating and cooling system , in accordance with the requirements set out in annex iii; ### 2. ‘zero-emission building’ means a building with a very high energy performance , as determined in accordance with annex i , where the very low amount of energy still required is fully covered by energy from renewable sources generated on-site , or energy delivered through electricity grids , from a renewable energy community within the meaning of directive (eu) 2018/2001 [amended red] or from a district heating and cooling system , in accordance with the requirements set out in annex iii;


### 3. ‘nearly zero-energy building’ means a building with a very high energy performance , as determined in accordance with annex i , which cannot be lower than the 2023 cost-optimal level reported by member states in accordance with article 6(2) and where the nearly zero or very low amount of energy required is covered to a very significant extent by energy from renewable sources , including energy from renewable sources produced on-site or nearby; ### 3. ‘nearly zero-energy building’ means a building with a very high energy performance , as determined in accordance with annex i , which cannot be lower than the 2023 cost-optimal level reported by member states in accordance with article 6(2) and where the nearly zero or very low amount of energy required should be covered to a very significant extent by energy from renewable sources , including energy from renewable sources produced on-site or nearby;


### before 1 january 2030 , into a nearly zero-energy building; ### before 1 january 2035 , into a nearly zero-energy building;


### as of 1 january 2030 , into a zero-emission building; ### as of 1 january 2035 , into a zero-emission building;


### it can only be distributed and used within that local and district level perimeter through a dedicated distribution network; ### it is distributed and used within that local and district level perimeter;


### it can be used on-site of the building assessed through a dedicated connection to the energy production source , that dedicated connection requiring specific equipment for the safe supply and metering of energy for self-use of the building assessed; ### it can be used on-site of the building assessed through a connection to the energy production source


### 1. with regard to new non-residential buildings and non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation , with more than five parking spaces , member states shall ensure: ### 1. with regard to new non-residential buildings and non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation , with more than twenty parking spaces , member states shall ensure:


### the installation of pre-cabling for every parking space to enable the installation at a later stage of recharging points for electric vehicles; and ### deleted


### at least one bicycle parking space for every car parking space; ### at least one bicycle parking space for every five car parking space when justified by local needs;


### member states shall ensure that the pre-cabling is dimensioned so as to enable the simultaneous use of the expected number of recharging points. ### deleted


### by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , point (a) , for new office buildings and office buildings undergoing major renovation , with more than five parking spaces , member states shall ensure the installation of at least one recharging point for every two parking spaces. ### by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , point (a) , for new office buildings and office buildings undergoing major renovation , with more than five parking spaces , member states shall ensure the installation of at least one recharging point for every five parking spaces.


### 2. with regard to all non-residential buildings with more than twenty parking spaces , member states shall ensure the installation of at least one recharging point for every ten parking spaces , and at least one bicycle parking space for every car parking space , by 1 january 2027. in case of buildings owned or occupied by public authorities , member states shall ensure pre-cabling for at least one in two parking spaces by 1 january 2033. ### 2. with regard to all non-residential buildings with more than fifty parking spaces , member states shall ensure the installation of at least one recharging point for every ten parking spaces , and at least one bicycle parking space for every five car parking space , by 1 january 2035.


### 4. with regard to new residential buildings and residential buildings undergoing major renovation , with more than three parking spaces , member states shall ensure: ### 4. with regard to new residential buildings and residential buildings undergoing major renovation , with more than twenty parking spaces , member states shall ensure:


### the installation of pre-cabling for every parking space to enable the installation , at a later stage , of recharging points for electric vehicles; and ### deleted


### member states shall ensure that the pre-cabling is dimensioned to enable the simultaneous use of recharging points on all parking spaces. where , in the case of major renovation , ensuring two bicycle parking spaces for every dwelling is not feasible , member states shall ensure as many bicycle parking spaces as appropriate. ### where , in the case of major renovation , ensuring two bicycle parking spaces for every dwelling is not feasible , member states shall ensure as many bicycle parking spaces as appropriate.


### 10. from 1 january 2027 at the latest , member states shall not provide any financial incentives for the installation of boilers powered by fossil fuels , with the exception of those selected for investment , before 2027 , in accordance with article 7(1)(h)(i) third hyphen of regulation (eu) 2021/1058 of the european parliament and the council45 on the european regional development fund and on the cohesion fund and with article 73 of regulation (eu) 2021/2115 of the european parliament and the council46 on the cap strategic plans. ### 10. from the year following entry into force of this paragraph at the latest , member states shall not provide any financial incentives for the installation of individual boilers powered by fossil fuels other than natural gas.


### — renewable energy and waste heat from an efficient district heating and cooling system in accordance with article (24(1) of directive (eu) …/… [recast eed]. ### — an efficient district heating and cooling system in accordance with article (24(1) of directive (eu) …/… [recast eed].


### where metered energy is the basis for calculating the energy performance of buildings , the calculation methodology shall be capable of identifying the influence of the behaviour of occupants and the local climate , which shall not be reflected in the result of the calculation. metered energy to be used for the purposes of calculating the energy performance of buildings shall require readings of at least hourly intervals and must differentiate between energy carriers. ### where metered energy is the basis for calculating the energy performance of buildings , the calculation methodology shall be capable of identifying the influence of the behaviour of occupants and the local climate , which shall not be reflected in the result of the calculation. metered energy to be used for the purposes of calculating the energy performance of buildings shall require readings of at least monthly intervals and must differentiate between energy carriers.


### the energy needs and energy use for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water , ventilation , lighting and other technical building systems shall be calculated using hourly or sub-hourly time calculation intervals in order to account for varying conditions that significantly affect the operation and performance of the system and the indoor conditions , and in order to optimise health , indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by member states at national or regional level. ### the energy needs and energy use for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water , ventilation , lighting and other technical building systems shall be calculated using monthly or sub-monthly time calculation intervals in order to account for varying conditions that significantly affect the operation and performance of the system and the indoor conditions , and in order to optimise health , indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by member states at national or regional level.


### heating installation and hot water supply , including their insulation characteristics; ### heating installation and hot water supply , including their insulation and heat recovery characteristics;


### (5) the “fit for 55” legislative package announced in the european commission 2021 work programme aims to implement those objectives. it covers a range of policy areas including energy efficiency , renewable energy , land use , land change and forestry , energy taxation , effort sharing , emissions trading and alternative fuels infrastructure. the revision of directive 2010/31/eu is an integral part of that package. ### (5) the “fit for 55” legislative package announced in the european commission 2021 work programme aims to implement those objectives. it covers a range of policy areas including energy efficiency , renewable energy , land use , land change and forestry , energy taxation , effort sharing , emissions trading and alternative fuels infrastructure. the revision of directive 2010/31/eu is an integral part of that package and is fully consistent and in line with other regulatory instruments in order to avoid any overlap with , or duplication of , the content of other directives and , therefore , unnecessary red tape and costs for businesses and individuals.


### (9) the global warming potential over the whole life-cycle indicates the building’s overall contribution to emissions that lead to climate change. it brings together greenhouse gas emissions embodied in construction products with direct and indirect emissions from the use stage. a requirement to calculate the life-cycle global warming potential of new buildings therefore constitutes a first step towards increased consideration of the whole life-cycle performance of buildings and a circular economy. ### deleted


### a. whereas gender equality is a core value of the union enshrined in article 2 teu; whereas article 8 tfeu states that in all its activities the union shall aim to eliminate inequalities , establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming; ### deleted


### a. whereas the growing instability and the rise of unprecedented challenges in the international environment increases the demands on the union to act and with a budget fit for purpose; ### a. whereas the growing instability and the rise of unprecedented challenges in the international environment increases the demands on the member states to act in an effective and cohesive manner;


### b. whereas parliament has repeatedly urged the commission to promote and implement the use of gender mainstreaming , gender budgeting and gender impact assessments in all the union policy areas; ### deleted


### b. whereas we must both continue to strengthen our support to ukraine and respond to other urgent global needs as they evolve; ### b. whereas we must both continue to strengthen our support to ukraine , especially in the field of heavy weapons , artillery , fighter aircraft and tanks; whereas it is regrettable that most western countries have demilitarized and have little conventional combat power at their disposal , which enables authoritarian regimes to dictate terms;


### 1. stresses that the social consequences of the russian invasion of ukraine and the covid-19 pandemic , and more generally the uncertain economic outlook require a strong response for people , families , workers and businesses; highlights in that regard the crucial role of union funds and financial instruments , including the next generation eu with the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , which complement the action by the european social fund plus (esf+) as the key driver for strengthening the social dimension of the union and ensuring a socially sustainable , just , inclusive and non-discriminatory recovery in line with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , as well as the european globalisation adjustment fund for displaced workers (egf) and the just transition fund (jtf); welcomes the triggering of the temporary protection directive with regard to persons fleeing the war in ukraine and seeking refuge on the territory of the union , and calls for continuing funding for its implementation; ### 1. stresses that the social consequences of the russian invasion of ukraine and the covid-19 pandemic , and more generally the uncertain economic outlook require a strong response for people , families , workers and businesses; highlights in that regard the crucial role of union funds and financial instruments , including the next generation eu with the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , which complement the action by the european social fund plus (esf+) as the key driver for strengthening the social dimension of the union and ensuring a socially sustainable , just , inclusive and non-discriminatory recovery in line with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , as well as the european globalisation adjustment fund for displaced workers (egf) and the just transition fund (jtf); welcomes the triggering of the temporary protection directive with regard to persons fleeing the war in ukraine and seeking refuge on the territory of the union , and calls for continuing funding for its implementation; underlines the unprecedented scale of displaced persons fleeing the war in ukraine; highlights socio-economic and infrastructural challenges faced by recipient member states - particularly those bordering ukraine that experienced the biggest influx of displaced persons; underlines the need for european solidarity and new eu funds in a bid to successfully overcome these challenges;


### 1. deplores the decrease by 21 % in commitment appropriations and 17 % in payment appropriations of the 2023 draft budget as compared to the 2022 budget for the ‘citizens engagement and participation in the democratic life of the union’; disagrees with further cuts by 3 % in commitment appropriations proposed by the council; believes that adequate resources need to be provided for the cerv programme , the european citizens' initiative (eci) as well as other participatory instruments to be introduced as a follow up to the conference on the future of europe (cofe); proposes an increase by 26 % in commitment and 20 % in payment appropriations for this budgetary line; ### 1. takes note of the decrease by 21 % in commitment appropriations and 17 % in payment appropriations of the 2023 draft budget as compared to the 2022 budget for the ‘citizens engagement and participation in the democratic life of the union’;


### 1. welcomes the commission’s ongoing commitment to develop a methodology to measure gender-relevant expenditure and its ongoing assessment of gender-related data collection; expects parliament to be consulted throughout the assessment process; ### 1. expresses great concern at the commission’s continued commitment to develop a methodology to measure gender-related expenditure and its continuing assessment of gender-related data collection; expects parliament to be consulted throughout the assessment process;


### 1. calls for the 2023 eu budget to contribute to achieving the priorities set by the european semester; ### 1. calls for the 2023 eu budget to contribute to achieving the priorities set by the european semester; is concerned , however , at the number thereof and the resources needed for this at the disposal of the member states and the eu;


### 1. recalls that the union budget for 2023 should address the consequences of russia’s aggression against ukraine , by direct support for ukraine and strengthening the union’s strategic autonomy and defence capabilities , as well as the secondary consequences such as the all-time high energy prices; ### 1. recalls that the union budget for 2023 should address the consequences of russia’s aggression against ukraine , by direct support for ukraine and strengthening the union’s strategic autonomy and defence capabilities; reiterates also the necessity of providing humanitarian aid to ukraine , both to people fleeing the country in wake of the russia's aggression as well as to those staying in ukraine; highlights the need to also address the secondary consequences of the russia's aggression against ukraine , such as the all-time high energy prices;


### 1. notes with deep concern that the brutal russian aggression against ukraine and its worldwide effects have dramatically increased humanitarian assistance needs , which were already under pressure because of funding gaps and the multiplication of crises in the world; calls to significantly increase humanitarian aid to address the unprecedented gap between needs and available resources , which currently stands at $36.9 billion – the highest ever1; ### 1. notes with deep concern that the brutal russian aggression against ukraine and its worldwide effects have dramatically increased food and energy prices , disruptions to trade and investments , and humanitarian assistance needs , which were already under pressure because of funding gaps and the multiplication of crises in the world; calls to significantly increase humanitarian aid to address the unprecedented gap between needs and available resources , which currently stands at $36.9 billion – the highest ever1;


### 1. is committed to ensuring generational renewal in the agricultural sector by facilitating the takeover of farms by young people and by women; ### 1. stresses the need for robust measures aimed at ensuring generational renewal in the agricultural sector by facilitating the takeover of farms by young people and by women;


### 2. highlights that the budget should help create quality employment , reduce poverty and increase upward social convergence in a time of unprecedented and cumulated crises so that no one is left behind; stresses that factors such as supply chain disruption , high energy prices , rising inflation and continued pressure on essential services have exacerbated social and economic inequalities and worsened the living and working conditions , as well as the mental health , of many workers and their families; insists on the need to tackle territorial and regional disparities; takes note of the commission’s intention to come up with an amending letter this autumn with regards to the budgetary consequences of the war in ukraine and the repowereu initiative; stresses in that regard the importance of taking into account the socio-economic implications of the war and recommends that the potential of supplementing esf+ funding be analysed; ### 2. highlights that the budget should help create quality employment , reduce poverty and increase upward social convergence in a time of unprecedented and cumulated crises so that no one is left behind; stresses that factors such as supply chain disruption , high energy prices , rising inflation and continued pressure on essential services have exacerbated social and economic inequalities and worsened the living and working conditions , as well as the mental health , of many workers and their families; insists on the need to tackle territorial and regional disparities; takes note of the commission’s intention to come up with an amending letter this autumn with regards to the budgetary consequences of the war in ukraine and the repowereu initiative; stresses in that regard the importance of taking into account the socio-economic implications of the war and invites the potential of supplementing esf+ funding to be investigated;


### 2. regards as insufficient the 1 % increase in the commitment appropriations for ‘commission representations’ compared to the 2022 budget; is dismayed with the council’s position to reduce by 14 % and by 8 % respectively the commitment and payment appropriations for this line; proposes a 5 % increase of the commitment appropriations as compared to the 2023 draft budget and to restore the level of payment appropriations of the 2023 draft budget; deems this increase necessary for the purpose of encouraging proactive dialogues on eu matters with citizens in the member states , implementing the proposals included in the conclusions of the cofe , as well as developing communication activities to fight disinformation; ### 2. takes note of the 1 % increase in the commitment appropriations for ‘commission representations’ compared to the 2022 budget; supports the council’s position to reduce by 14 % and by 8 % respectively the commitment and payment appropriations for this line; proposes to consider an increase of the commitment appropriations as compared to the 2023 draft budget in order to develop communication activities to fight disinformation;


### 2. stresses that with the citizens , equality , rights and values programme (cerv)1being the only programme with gender-related spending targets , including on preventing and combating gender-based violence (gbv) , it is imperative to increase its budget to combat inequalities that have been exacerbated by the crises; ### deleted


### 2. welcomes the commission repowereu plan to accelerate the green transition and to increase the union’s energy independence; highlights that accelerating the implementation of the european green deal will reduce the union dependency from third countries; ### 2. welcomes the commission repowereu plan to increase the union’s energy independence; highlights that accelerating the implementation of the european green deal has the potential to reduce the union dependency from third countries in some sectors , but underlines as well that there is a severe risk that some vital sectors will leave the union and thus make the union more dependent on third countries;


### 2. notes that the purpose of european cooperation in defence matters is to make europe and its citizens safer and reduce costs by creating synergies; highlights that the common security and defence policy (csdp) has been deeply impacted by russia’s war; notes that the european peace facility (epf) has enabled an unprecedented support from eu member states , including weapons , amounting to eur 2 billion by the end of may 2022 , but regrets that this is off-budget which does not allow for parliamentary scrutiny; ### 2. notes that the purpose of european cooperation in defence matters is to make member states and their citizens safer and reduce costs by creating synergies; highlights that the common security and defence policy (csdp) has been deeply impacted by russia’s war; welcomes that the european peace facility (epf) has enabled an unprecedented support from eu member states , though the support has been miniscule compared to u.s. contributions; calls on the commission to present proposals without delay to fully utilise the capacity of the european peace facility in order to provide military material for the ukrainian military , including platforms designed to deliver lethal force;


### 2. is extremely alarmed by the deepening food insecurity , with up to 345 million people across 82 countries estimated to be acutely food insecure in 20222; calls for additional funding for the “prosperity” thematic programme of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe (ndici-global europe) to help partner countries develop resilient sustainable agri-food systems and reduce their dependence on food imports; ### 2. is extremely alarmed by the deepening food insecurity , with up to 345 million people across 82 countries estimated to be acutely food insecure in 20222; calls for additional funding for the “prosperity” thematic programme of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe (ndici-global europe) to help partner countries develop resilient sustainable agri-food systems and reduce their dependence on food imports; calls for the eu to invest in interventions on food security in partnership with developing countries , since investing in food and nutrition is key to building human capital and achieving the sdgs;


### 3. stresses the importance of policies and measures to support labour market transition , as well as to further develop resilient social systems around the union; insists on the need for up- and reskilling policies to address the demographic challenge and the green and digital transition; insists on the importance of investing in social inclusion and support measures for children and young people; recalls that the integration into the labour market of the most vulnerable groups , such as people in poverty , people with disabilities , young and elderly people , the unemployed , and people displaced as a result of the war in ukraine , is paramount; ### 3. stresses the importance of policies and measures to support labour market transition , as well as to further develop resilient social systems around the union; insists on the need for up- and reskilling policies to address the demographic challenge and the green and digital transition; insists on the importance of investing in social inclusion and support measures for children , young people and older people; recalls that the integration into the labour market of the most vulnerable groups , such as people in poverty , people with disabilities , young and older people , the unemployed , and people displaced as a result of the war in ukraine , is paramount;


### 3. believes , in this regard , that the union budget should foresee a significant increase in the 2023 erasmus+ programme so that the education and training systems can cope with the new challenges and that learners , teachers , schools , youth organisations and ngos can benefit from adequate resources; believes , furthermore , that a budgetary increase also ensures the continued greening and digitalisation of the erasmus+ programme as well as further inclusion measures to allow the participation of more disadvantaged young europeans; ### 3. believes , in this regard , that the union budget should foresee a significant increase in the 2023 erasmus+ programme so that the education and training systems can cope with the new challenges and that learners , teachers , schools , youth organisations and ngos can benefit from adequate resources; believes , furthermore , that a budgetary increase also ensures the continued participation of more disadvantaged young europeans;


### 3. regards as insufficient the 1 ,5 % increase in commitment appropriations for ‘communication services for citizens’ compared to the 2022 budget; opposes the council’s position to reduce the funding of commitment and payment appropriations by 12 % and by 6 % respectively; therefore proposes a 5 % increase of the commitment appropriations as compared to the 2023 draft budget and to restore the level of payment appropriations of the 2023 draft budget in view of funding awareness raising and information activities on the eci as well as implementation of the proposals included in the conclusions of the cofe; ### 3. commends the 1 ,5 % increase in commitment appropriations for ‘communication services for citizens’ compared to the 2022 budget; supports the council’s position to reduce the funding of commitment and payment appropriations by 12 % and by 6 % respectively;


### 3. strongly reiterates its demand to increase resources to combat gender-based violence as well as its demand for increased funding for gender equality and gender mainstreaming and the relevant organisations under the daphne and values strands; ### deleted


### 3. notes that the majority of external action spending is concentrated under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument - global europe (ndici/global europe) and the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii) , which has ring-fenced budget allocations per geographical region , providing flexibility but due to the unprecedented pressure sees the urgent need for new initiatives and proposals to be put forward; ### 3. notes that the majority of external action spending is concentrated under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument - global europe (ndici/global europe) and the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii) , funding which turkey's authoritarian islamist regime also benefits from , which has ring-fenced budget allocations per geographical region , providing flexibility but due to the unprecedented pressure sees the urgent need for new initiatives and proposals to be put forward;


### 4. notes that the cultural and creative sectors and industries continue to suffer from the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic; points out , furthermore , that the rising inflation , caused by the war in ukraine is worsening the situation and therefore a bolstering of the creative europe programme is needed; consequently , insists on the need to reinstate at least half of the budgetary cut to creative europe programme , which was proposed by the commission for 2023 when compared to 2022 and in order to provide targeted support for the creative sectors and industries , including the performing arts and in particular the live performance sector; ### 4. notes that the cultural and creative sectors and industries continue to suffer from the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic; points out , furthermore , that the rising inflation , caused by the war in ukraine is worsening the situation and therefore a significant bolstering of the creative europe programme is needed; consequently , insists on the need to reinstate the entirety of the budgetary cut to creative europe programme , which was proposed by the commission for 2023 when compared to 2022 and in order to provide targeted support for the creative sectors and industries , including the performing arts and in particular the live performance sector;


### 4. highlights the need to increase the resources and the level of staffing of the authority for european political parties and european political foundations in view of the significant enlargement of its tasks as provided for in the commission proposal for a recast of regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014; ### 4. highlights the need to further discuss the resources and the level of staffing of the authority for european political parties and european political foundations in view of the significant enlargement of its tasks as provided for in the commission proposal for a recast of regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014;


### 4. calls in this context to split the budget line "equality and rights" with the aim of ensuring transparency by dedicating a specific budget line to measures exclusively relating to gender equality; to earmark funding for projects which contribute to implementing specific objectives to promote gender equality and gender mainstreaming; ### deleted


### 4. continues to see the western balkans integration as a geopolitical priority , especially in the context of russia’s unprovoked aggression against ukraine , which resonated strongly across the region , but insists on the conditionality requirements regarding rule of law for every euro committed in the 2023 budget; ### 4. continues to see the western balkans integration as a geopolitical risk , especially as organised crime would be given a open highway to wealthier member states in the north , notes that multiple countries wishing to join the eu are already nato members and unlikely to side with russia , insists on thorough scrutiny and follow-up for every euro spent within and outside of the eu from the 2023 eu-budget;


### 4. calls for the full use of article 15(3) of the financial regulation to allocate all available decommitments from 2020 and 2021 to the heu; firmly rejects the misuse of that article to provide additional funding for the digital europe programme under the european chips act; ### 4. calls for the full use of article 15(3) of the financial regulation to allocate decommitments from 2020 and 2021 to the heu , taking into account the mff agreement; firmly rejects the misuse of that article to provide additional funding for the digital europe programme under the european chips act;


### 4. underlines the need to support partner countries to buy and eventually produce vaccines and treatments , as well as to develop more robust health systems and close access gaps to essential health services; ### 4. underlines the need to support partner countries to buy and eventually produce vaccines and treatments , as well as to develop more robust health systems and close access gaps to essential health services; invites the commission to strengthen its support for global programmes and initiatives to promote safe and affordable access to vaccines and medicines in developing countries;


### 5. emphasises the urgent need for more funding to fight disinformation; insists , in this regard , that the budget for the cross-sectoral and media strands under creative europe should be reinforced; ### deleted


### 5. urges the committee on budgets to incorporate the above-mentioned suggestions for budget increases into its motion for a resolution , as they serve the purpose of delivering concrete results and quality communication to citizens. ### 5. proposes to the committee on budgets to analyze the above-mentioned suggestions concerning the budget.


### 5. calls to create a new budget line within the daphne strand intended to earmark funding to support projects that contribute to the specific objective to prevent and combat all forms of gbv in line with article 7(6) of regulation (eu) 2021/692; ### deleted


### 5. welcomes the adopted temporary crisis framework2 , which allows member states to set up schemes to grant aid for companies active in the production , processing and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products affected by the crisis; however believes that the commission must provide further flexibilities in order to counter the negative effects of the current crisis; ### 5. welcomes the adopted temporary crisis framework2 , which allows member states to set up schemes to grant aid for companies active in the production , processing and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products affected by the crisis; calls on member states to fully and swiftly make use of these possibilities; however believes that the commission must provide further flexibilities in order to counter the negative effects of the current crisis;


### 5. calls for additional funding to address both the fragility of supply chains and agri-food systems and the eroded macro-economic stability of many countries; notes that russia’s unjustifiable , unprovoked and illegal war of aggression against ukraine has further stressed the global system already impacted by the covid-19 crisis; ### 5. recalls that food security is a member state responsibility and rejects the added value of additional eu-funding to address the fragility of supply chains and agri-food systems and the eroded macro-economic stability of third countries; notes that russia’s unjustifiable , unprovoked and illegal war of aggression against ukraine has further stressed the global system already impacted by the covid-19 crisis; emphasises that the eu-budget can never be a panacea for all the ills of the world;


### 5. rejects the use of the heu budget to fund new initiatives like the eu chips act and the secure connectivity initiative; supports the principle that new initiatives should come with a fresh budget. ### deleted


### 6. stresses the crucial work of eige , which has been reflected in an increase of tasks allocated; therefore requests the allocation for 8 contract agents to enable eige to effectively fulfil its mandate; ### deleted


### 6. calls for the budget to support the completion of the capital markets union , including by enabling an economic environment which will improve access to finance for smes , start-ups as well as green and digital innovative businesses and support investment in innovation; ### 6. calls for the budget to support the establishment of an economic environment which will improve access to finance for smes , start-ups as well as green and digital innovative businesses and support investment in innovation;


### 6. calls to urgently launch a discussion on heading 6 , with a view to propose further measures; notes that the funding for external action has been lagging behind the geopolitical necessities; ### 6. regrets the obsession of some to make eu external policies more visible; calls to urgently launch a discussion on heading 6 , with a view to cut costs and return a surplus to net-paying member states; notes that funding for external action has been extravagant , ineffective and wasteful;


### 7. believes that a reinforcement is needed to the european solidarity corps programme to support young people and organisations engaged in solidarity actions , also taking into account the consequences of the war in ukraine and that more funding is required for the citizens’ engagement and participation strand of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme. ### 7. believes that a reinforcement is needed to the european solidarity corps programme to support young people and organisations engaged in solidarity actions , also taking into account the consequences of the war in ukraine.


### 7. calls on the commission and the council to increase budget allocations to civil society organisations that promote women’s rights , including those working on promotion of sexual and reproductive health rights (srhr) and lgbti+ rights in the context of the backlash against women’s rights , especially in terms of srhr. ### deleted


### 7. reminds the importance of taking due account of the lessons learned from the covid-19 pandemic regarding public health and affordable and accessible care services; in this regard calls for increasing the level of support to the european health union in addition to the eu4health programme in the 2023 union budget; calls for a specific action on mental health within the framework of the eu4health programme in order to tackle the mental health problems of the population and particularly those derived from the covid-19 pandemic; stresses that sufficient resources should be allocated for increasing investments in research and development in the area of health; ### 7. reminds the importance of taking due account of the lessons learned from the covid-19 pandemic regarding public health and affordable and accessible care services; calls for a specific action on mental health within the framework of the eu4health programme in order to tackle the mental health problems of the population and particularly those derived from the covid-19 pandemic; stresses that sufficient resources should be allocated for increasing investments in research and development in the area of health;


### 7. increases therefore the level of commitment appropriations for heading 6 by eur xxxxxxx above the db (excluding pilot projects and preparatory actions) , to be financed by using the available margin and mobilising the special instruments. ### 7. decreases therefore the level of commitment appropriations for heading 6 by 90% or approximately eur 15 billion less for 2023 compared with the db (including pilot projects and preparatory actions - that also should face drastic reductions and mandatory ex-ante cost-benefit analysis); calls for all surplus funds to be transferred back to net-paying member states or be used solely to repay nextgenerationeu debts;


### 13. stresses the importance of control in securing the objectives of the cfp;s in this regard , the increase in funding (0 ,8%) allocated to the european fisheries control agency (efca) is not even enough to match the inflation rate of the eu; hence considers that the increase is largely insufficient to ensure a level playing field and a credible combat against iuu fishing; underlines efca’s role ensuring a level playing field for the eu fleet , especially in discouraging and repressing iuu fishing in european waters but also at a global level , requires a more ambitious funding in the long term , if the objectives of the cfp are to be achieved; ### 13. stresses the importance of control in securing the objectives of the cfp; hence considers that the budget should be sufficient to ensure a level playing field and a credible combat against iuu fishing; underlines that member states should ensure a level playing field for the eu fleet , especially in discouraging and repressing iuu fishing in european waters but also at a global level;


### 27. expresses its grave concerns about the impact of the russian war in ukraine and its economic fallout as well as of the extreme weather events on production and distribution in the agricultural sector and food markets; recalls that 2023 is the first year of the new common agricultural policy that will support union farmers; believes that the crisis situation justifies the partial mobilisation of the new agricultural reserve by a minimum of eur 10 million for young farmers; calls on the commission to prepare pertinent exceptional measures in line with the relevant provisions in the basic act and to increase , as relevant , the amount to be mobilised; ### 27. expresses its grave concerns about the impact of the russian war in ukraine and its economic fallout as well as of the extreme weather events including severe and prolonged droughts on production and distribution in the agricultural sector and food markets; recalls that 2023 is the first year of the new common agricultural policy that will support union farmers; believes that the crisis situation justifies the partial mobilisation of the new agricultural reserve by a minimum of eur 10 million for young farmers; calls on the commission to prepare pertinent exceptional measures in line with the relevant provisions in the basic act and to increase , as relevant , the amount to be mobilised;


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 100(2) thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 100(2) and article 192(2) thereof ,


### (1) maritime transport accounts for around 75% of eu external trade and 31% of eu internal trade in terms of volume. at the same time , ship traffic to or from ports in the european economic area accounts for some 11% of all eu co2 emissions from transport and 3-4% of total eu co2 emissions. 400 million passengers embark or disembark annually in ports of member states , including around 14 million on cruise ships. maritime transport is therefore an essential component of europe’s transport system and plays a critical role for the european economy. the maritime transport market is subject to strong competition between economic actors in the union and beyond for which a level playing field is indispensable. the stability and prosperity of the maritime transport market and its economic actors rely on a clear and harmonised policy framework where maritime transport operators , ports and other actors in the sector can operate on the basis of equal opportunities. where market distortions occur , they risk putting ship operators or ports at a disadvantage compared to competitors within the maritime transport sector or in other transport sectors. in turn , this can result in a loss of competitiveness of the maritime transport industry , and a loss of connectivity for citizens and businesses ### (1) maritime transport accounts for around 75% of eu external trade and 31% of eu internal trade in terms of volume. at the same time , ship traffic to or from ports in the european economic area accounts for some 11% of all eu co2 emissions from transport and 3-4% of total eu co2 emissions. 400 million passengers embark or disembark annually in ports of member states , including around 14 million on cruise ships. maritime transport is therefore an essential component of europe’s transport system and plays a critical role for the european economy. the maritime transport market is subject to strong competition between economic actors in the union and beyond for which a global level playing field is indispensable. the stability and prosperity of the maritime transport market and its economic actors rely on a clear and harmonised policy framework where maritime transport operators , ports and other actors in the sector can operate on the basis of equal opportunities. where market distortions occur , they risk putting ship operators or ports at a disadvantage compared to competitors within the maritime transport sector or in other transport sectors. in turn , this can result in a loss of competitiveness of the maritime transport industry , and a loss of connectivity for citizens and businesses


### (8) the development and deployment of new fuels and energy solutions requires a coordinated approach to match supply , demand and the provision of appropriate distribution infrastructure. while the current european regulatory framework already partly addresses fuel production with directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council22 and distribution with directive 2014/94/eu of the european parliament and of the council23 , there is also a need for a tool that establishes increasing levels of demand of renewable and low-carbon maritime fuels. ### (8) the development and deployment of new fuels and energy solutions requires a suitable transition and realistic targets , together with a coordinated approach to match supply , demand and the provision of appropriate distribution infrastructure. while the current european regulatory framework already partly addresses fuel production with directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council22 and distribution with directive 2014/94/eu of the european parliament and of the council23 , there is also a need for a tool that establishes increasing levels of demand of renewable and low-carbon maritime fuels.


### (9) while instruments such as carbon pricing or targets on the carbon intensity of activity promote improvements in energy efficiency , they are not suited to bring about a significant shift towards renewable and low-carbon fuels in the short and medium term. a specific regulatory approach dedicated to the deployment of renewable and low-carbon marine fuels and substitute sources of energy , such as wind or electricity , is therefore necessary. ### (9) while instruments such as carbon pricing or targets on the carbon intensity of activity promote improvements in energy efficiency , they are not suited to bring about a significant shift towards renewable and low-carbon fuels in the short and medium term. a specific regulatory approach dedicated to the deployment of renewable and low-carbon marine fuels and substitute sources of energy , such as wind or electricity , is therefore necessary. the use of renewable and low-carbon marine fuels must however be made not only in a fuel and technology neutral approach but in the most cost-effective manner.


### (9) while instruments such as carbon pricing or targets on the carbon intensity of activity promote improvements in energy efficiency , they are not suited to bring about a significant shift towards renewable and low-carbon fuels in the short and medium term. a specific regulatory approach dedicated to the deployment of renewable and low-carbon marine fuels and substitute sources of energy , such as wind or electricity , is therefore necessary. ### (9) while instruments such as carbon pricing or targets on the carbon intensity of activity promote improvements in energy efficiency , they are not suited to bring about a substitution towards renewable and low-carbon fuels in the short and medium term. a specific regulatory approach dedicated to the deployment of renewable and low-carbon marine fuels and substitute sources of energy , such as wind or electricity , is therefore necessary.


### (12) indirect land-use change occurs when the cultivation of crops for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels displaces traditional production of crops for food and feed purposes. such additional demand increases the pressure on land and can lead to the extension of agricultural land into areas with high-carbon stock , such as forests , wetlands and peatland , causing additional greenhouse gas emissions and loss of biodiversity. research has shown that the scale of the effect depends on a variety of factors , including the type of feedstock used for fuel production , the level of additional demand for feedstock triggered by the use of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels , and the extent to which land with high-carbon stock is protected worldwide. the level of greenhouse gas emissions caused by indirect land-use change cannot be unequivocally determined with the level of precision required for the establishment of emission factors required by the application of this regulation. however , there is evidence that all fuels produced from feedstock cause indirect land-use change to various degrees. in addition to the greenhouse gas emissions linked to indirect land-use change – which is capable of negating some or all greenhouse gas emissions savings of individual biofuels , bioliquids or biomass fuels – indirect land-use change poses risks to biodiversity. this risk is particularly serious in connection with a potentially large expansion of production determined by a significant increase in demand. accordingly , no feed and food crop-based fuels should be promoted. directive (eu) 2018/2001 already limits and sets a cap on the contribution of such biofuels , bioliquids and biomass to the ghg emissions savings targets in the road and rail transport sector considering their lower environmental benefits , lower performance in terms of greenhouse reduction potential and broader sustainability concerns. ### (12) indirect land-use change occurs when the cultivation of crops for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels displaces traditional production of crops for food and feed purposes. such additional demand can increase the pressure on land and lead to the extension of agricultural land into areas with high-carbon stock , such as forests , wetlands and peatland , causing additional greenhouse gas emissions and loss of biodiversity. research has shown that the scale of the effect depends on a variety of factors , including the type of feedstock used for fuel production , the level of additional demand for feedstock triggered by the use of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels , and the extent to which land with high-carbon stock is protected worldwide. the level of greenhouse gas emissions caused by indirect land-use change cannot be unequivocally determined with the level of precision required for the establishment of emission factors required by the application of this regulation. however , there is evidence that all fuels produced from feedstock cause indirect land-use change to various degrees. in addition to the greenhouse gas emissions linked to indirect land-use change – which is capable of negating some or all greenhouse gas emissions savings of individual biofuels , bioliquids or biomass fuels – indirect land-use change poses risks to biodiversity. this risk is particularly serious in connection with a potentially large expansion of production determined by a significant increase in demand. directive (eu) 2018/2001 already limits and sets a cap on the contribution of such biofuels , bioliquids and biomass to the ghg emissions savings targets in the road and rail transport sector considering their lower environmental benefits , lower performance in terms of greenhouse reduction potential and broader sustainability concerns.